The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical

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Chapter 20

Dominic

As I stop the engine, Carmella pokes out her hip, crosses her arms and impatiently taps her foot.

I shake my head lightly as I unbuckle my seatbelt. This won’t be anything like smooth sailing.

“Babe,” I say to her, shutting the car door as I step out,

“Don’t call me that She purses her lips, still tapping her foot.

Getting closer to her, I nod to myself at the expected response from her. “I knew you’d say something like that.”

“If you knew I would, why did you bother calling me that?”

“Because that’s who you are to me.”

When I stop right in front of her and try to reach for her hand. She pulls it back and looks to the side. It’s obvious she’s still mad at me. I need to make her understand all this.

“Look, about what happened at the hospital-”

“I don’t even want to hear it!” She places the palm of her hand inny face, as if to block out the sight of me.

“Can you at least listen to what I have to say?”

“No” She drops her hand, finally letting me see her face that’s turned red from how furious sp all of this!”

“That bitch is to blame for

From the first time I met Vanessa in that suite up until this point there have been several moments she’s grown holder and more daring. I can’t even get over how I was unable to pick up Cannella from the airport in the morning because of my parents coming over.

She obviously enjoyed making me do things for her and keeping me away from Carmella.

That being said, this is a different situation and this is one of the few times I need to make Carmella understand.

closer and place my hand on her shoulder to calm her down, “Vanessa has nothing to do with what happened to

She grunts irritatingly as she steps back and pushes my hand off her shoulder. “How is she not to blame for

as this will get, I’m curious to hear what she has to say about Vanessa. I

her a nod, I say, “Fine, tell me

accidents have only happened whenever want to be with you. First, it was her own stupid leg and

told you that his

care what his name is. She planned everything

again, Vanessa’s not at fault here. Lego inside and just calm down. It’s been a crazy three hours for

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chose to go to the freaking hospital

injured and for a moment, I didn’t know what was going to happen to him. You

don’t give a shit about him!”

I tilt my head in disbelief, taking a few steps back as I process it. She doesn’t take it back and stands on it her

say that?” 1

with that little boy? This whole shit ruined our night together! We were supposed to

and children’s hospital. Each time.. I’ve only let it go

going to stand there? Answer me! Is that boy to important that you chose

car keys and unlock the car. I don’t think I should be here right now, How could you say such a thing?” I’m unable to hide my disappointment

as I begin to approach the car, she rushes

is suddenly laced with desperation.

off of me.” I gently

her away and get

stay, but I don’t even want to look at her right now. I’m more than disappointed.

her in my rearview mirror sunning after my car until she sits on the pavement and

in

Vanessa

looking down at the floor. I slept right near the edge of the bed so I wouldn’t

the night as I did my best not to toss and turn too much. I felt if I did that, I would only inflict more pain on myself.

morning’s here, I have to

night, but I also want to try standing up

come out of this, it’s made

However

on the plush carpet. As soon as I stand up, I instantly fall forward with wide eyes and mouth open. I still feel the pain, but it’s not as