Chapter 22

Dominic

As soon as Vanessa opens the door for me, I instantly raise my eyebrows at how she’s now standing on both her feet.

“You’re walking?” My eyes linger on her bad foot.

“Forget about me. What did you have to say about Penelope? What happened to her?”

Not only is her voice filled with desperation, but her eyes, too. She’s obviously worried.

“I just came to say she’s awake now.“”

Placing one hand on her chest, she places the other one on her hip when she lets go of the door knob.

“You scared me for a moment.” She sighs with relief. “I actually thought-”

“No, she’s going to be alright.”

Curious to see her leg up–close, I step forward and crouch down right in front of her.

7” She takes a step ba

“What are you doing?”

a step back.

“What does it look like?” I reach for the back of her leg.

“You don’t have to do this,”

“Yes, I do. This is definitely good news for everyone who’s been on my neck like I’m your babysitter or something”

When I hold onto the back of her call and squeeze it, I barely hear any discomfort from her apart from a little grunt.

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I look up at her and give her a nod. “Looks like you’re okay.”

She only gives a quick nod back, seemingly about to change the topic. “Enaugh about me. When are you going to see Penelope?”

“I’m leaving as soon as possible but I first

t need

d to p

get some toys for her.” I rise to my feet and tower over her.

“Don’t go without me.”

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to be your

that

just think you’re fine. If you come with me and experience pain,

more than enough for someone who means

We can

breakfast.”

es her arms.

my eyes as I’m about to warn her. “This is going to be your first public appearance as my wife. I expect you to carry yourself in a certain way. You’re not just going

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she rolls them at me

H

you say.” She nods while on her way.

problem just so she could stay in bed all day. Now she’s gone back

d her a

I’ve

out of her bedroom so I

even open my bedroom door, I can hear my phone vibrate from inside, right on the table

she told me she didn’t give a damn. I just couldn’t

I was, she would have definitely come to me. However, she and I had show up here unless I gave her permission to do so, even

she would

out to Frank, begging him to speak to me on her behalf. However, nothing can change

but I at least expect her to respect what they mean to

to talk to her but for now, it’ll

on all my social media

but it’s not

easy for me to forget.

and call my father–in–law. While it’s on speaker, I give him the update about Vanessa.

gratitude from the other end of the line. “Thank you for taking care of

being honest, I didn’t even

on. I know how well you’ve been taking care of her. I even know how you’ve barely left her side. Thank you so

look in the

y tone gentle

thank me. She’s my wife.

on that. Have

You

u too.”

what I have to go through

about how much I

want, this will

of my life

I

sharp features of my face. This is my favorite look. I know I’m just going to the hospital but I still want

Frank not to have the press outside the hospital but knowing him, he didn’t listen to me. That’s

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sure I look

door. After I hold onto the door knob and twist, I’m about to push the door open when I stop myself. Things are different

doorknob loose and take a step

yet?” I shove a hand in my

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