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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.

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

Don’t even start with that” She grunts irritatingly as she steps back and pushes my hand off her shoulder. “How is she not to

has to say about Vanessa. I cross my arms, being patient

a nod, I say, “Fine, tell me why she’s

whenever want to be with you. First, it

told you that his name’s

She

and just calm down. It’s been a crazy three

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Chapter 20

to the freaking hospital instead of

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

give a

in disbelief, taking a few steps back as I process it. She doesn’t take it back and stands on it her expression evident of

say that?”

him. What do I have to do with that little boy? This whole shit ruined our night together! We were supposed to celebrate, but instead, you chose to go to him. Is he more important

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

you just going to stand there? Answer me! Is that boy to important that you chose to go to him first? Couldn’t the

pavement. I take out my car keys and unlock the car. I don’t think I should be here right now,

car, she rushes to

Her voice is

of me.”

away and get

but I

I spot her in my rearview mirror sunning

in the past, but not this

Vanessa

ever since I opened my eyes, I keep looking down at the floor. I slept right near the edge

to toss and turn too much. I felt if I did

I have to go

previous night, but I also want to try standing up on both just to see how I feel

about the pain that could come

However

side, step my feet on the plush carpet. As soon as I stand up, I instantly fall forward with wide eyes and mouth

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