The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical

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Chapter 19

Vanessa

Sitting in this king size bed all alone would be so comfortable if didn’t have to be mindful of how I positioned my legs.

So far, everything I need has been brought to me.

The maidservants are right outside the door, awaiting any instructions I might give to them.

I thought going to the bathroom was going to be difficult but now that I think about it, I just have to hop on my good leg and Ill do just fine.

With my food right beside me, I have the remote control in my hand, pressing the same button until I find something I actually want to watch on the large TV screen.

Once I find something, I put down the remote and reach for my food so I can eat, but I pause when there’s a scene of a couple holding hands. Right away, it reminds me of Dominic earlier. That was the longest we’ve ever held hands and until now, there was a moment where it felt real for me.

When I snap out of it, I tell myself to focus on the show and just then, the couple begins to kiss slowly and passionately.

The way he holds her reminds me of Dominic’s hands around my waist, and I can’t help but think about the taste of his lips. The way I felt in that moment was real.

Once the scene switches to some random buildings. I snap out of my thoughts by gently patting my cheeks a few times. This isn’t the time to think about him. In fact, not now, not ever. The bottom line is that he’s an asshole. We’re just married on paper and nothing else matters

It’s been three hours since he left and right now, he’s having a good time with Carmella

Just like he blamed me for keeping them apart, I’m sure she felt the same way.

When I resume my focus on the show and having some more of my food, my phone rings from the bedside table. It’s a good thing I have it so close in the state that I’m in.

Upon setting my eyes on the caller ID, my eyes widen. Why’s Cannella calling me right now? Shouldn’t she be busy with Dominic or something? Curious, I pause the show, then pick up with furrowed eyebrows.

“Hello”

“You fucking bitch!” she yells from the other end of the line, making me widen the distance between my phone and ear with a look of discomfort

After a few seconds, I press it against my ear again and roll my eyes. “What is it this time?”

“This is all your fault! I can’t be with Dominic because of you!”

“What? Aren’t you two together right now?”

“Oh, please! Like I’m actually going to believe you actually give a damn! No, we’re not together right now and it’s your fault”

I scoff “Really? How’s this my fault?”

You orchestrated everything at the orphanage then used it to your advantage.”

“What?”

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“You think you can deny it see right through you, bitch! First, it was your calf and now this! Why won’t you let me be with my boyfriend in peace?”

on. I think there’s a

because I don’t want to hear it! Mark my

her warning, she abruptly ends the call, leaving me frozen with my mouth hanging open. Em trying to make sense of what she’s talking about, but I can’t seem to figure it out,

strange. I was absolutely certain they were together right

the orphanage, Dominic must know, so right away, I dial his

him to pick up. I can’t stop thinking about how Carmella blames me for the two of them not being together right

Dominic’s phone rings, he doesn’t pick up and my

going on that I keep trying to reach him,

think. What happened at the orphanage? And why does she really

me feel like with everything that’s going to happen in the future, anything that’ll keep her Dominic apart, she always put the blame

I’ve developed feelings for him and want him all to myself. That’s not true. It’ll

it seems he just won’t pick up, I put my phone down with frustration and try to continue with the show by pressing play, but it’s not easy to

the moment he calls me back. I keep

just cause trouble. As far as they know,

them will only expose the fact that he’s not here. Not only that, has instructions were clear –

I’m fast asleep right now,

my hands and sigh deeply.

rings and I lift it with urgency. It’s him so I immediately pick up

is everything okay!” I hold onto

like you know something” he says from the other end of the line, his tone a little

you right

I couldn’t pick up

“I know.”

“You do?”

I know part of it. Carmella just called me. She blames me for everything that’s happened. What even

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happened?”

sighs heavily. “Jimmy, one of the little boys at the

mouth with concern. “That’s awful. Are you with him right nowing with his

the doctor’s attending to him but it was pretty bad.”

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chose to go to the hospital instead Carmella I raise my

of going to

full picture. “That’s why she’s mad at

if my parents call you, don’t pick up.”

difference will it make now? You’re

makes things easier. I’m going to the doctor’s office

call ends, I’m left in shock as I lean back against the headboard.

to the hospital instead. It still baffles me that he’s

Dominic

an update, Himpatiently tap my foot while

say with wide eyes, looking at the file she has with

a moment, Mr Richards.”

to know how bad it is.” I cross my arms and wait for just a few more seconds.

she begins, showing me a few images. “According to this, Jimmy will need a long leg cast

he’ll be

needs to be well

that’s exactly what you’re going to do for as long as he’s here. Let me know if there’s anything the hospital needs. If