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.

pause as I get closer and place my hand on her shoulder

even start with that” She grunts irritatingly as she steps back and pushes my hand off her shoulder. “How

as this will get, I’m curious to hear what she has to say about Vanessa. I cross my arms, being patient with her.

a nod, I say, “Fine, tell me why she’s to blame.”

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

you that his name’s Jimmy.”

his name is. She planned everything just

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

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chose to go to the freaking hospital instead of

a moment, I didn’t know what was going to happen to him.

don’t give a shit about him!”

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

you just say that?” 1 sigh heavily

really don’t give a shit about 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

long as I can remember, she’s never seemed too enthusiastic about the orphanage and children’s hospital. Each time.. I’ve only let it go because she never said it out loud, but now that she’s done it, I have a wave of emotions

important that you chose

be here right now, How could you say such a thing?” I’m unable to hide my disappointment as I look up

car, she rushes to me and holds

Her voice is suddenly laced with

off of me.” I

her away and get in the

against the window and bursts into tears as she begs me to stay, but

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

in the past, but

Vanessa

keep looking down at the floor. I slept right near the edge of the bed so I wouldn’t struggle whenever I had to get off.

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

well for me the previous night, but I also want to try standing up

time I think about the pain that could come out of this, it’s made me a little

However

to the side, step my feet 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