The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical

Chapter 22

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.

kup

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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not going to be your babysitter with

told you that

think you’re fine. If you come with me and experience pain, you won’t

like I’ve done more than enough for someone who means

I’ll be fine. We can go toge

after breakfast.” She crosses

es her arms.

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 to be

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blankly stare into mine for a few seconds. Then, she rolls them at me as she turns around

H

you say.” She nods while on her

so she could stay in bed

d her a

I’ve told

her bedroom so I can return to mine.

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

to her since the night I told her about Jimmy and she told me she didn’t give a

place where 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 as Vanessa’s friend.

she

ignoring her, she even reached out to Frank, begging him to speak to me on her behalf. However, nothing

her heart, but I at least expect her to respect what they mean to me and show a little

I’ll have to talk to her but for now, it’ll have

messages on all my social media

content–countless apologies, but it’s not

easy for me

on my black smart pants, I begin buttoning up my long–sleeved white shirt and call my father–in–law. While it’s on speaker, I give him the update

has a husband like you,” he says with gratitude from the other end of

I’m being honest, I didn’t even do

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

I look in the

y tone gentle

“You don’t have to thank me. She’s my wife. I’ll always

trust you on that. Have a good

You

u too.”

at what I have

much I

I get everything I want, this will definitely be a thing of the past.

the rest of my

I

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

outside the hospital but knowing him, he didn’t listen to me. That’s why in case

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to make sure I look

ready to leave, I head to Vanessa’s bedroom 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 this time. She’s back on

loose and take

you done yet?” I shove a hand in

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