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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going to be

you that

you come with me

like I’ve done more than enough for someone who means nothing to

be fine. We can

after breakfast.” She

es her arms.

first public appearance as my wife. I expect you to carry yourself in a certain way. You’re not just going to be representing

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rolls

H

you say.” She nods while

wishes she still had that leg problem just so she could stay in bed all day. Now she’s

d her a

I’ve told

out of her bedroom so I can return

my phone vibrate from inside, right on the table where I left it.

Jimmy and she told me she didn’t give a damn.

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

that she would never

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

to love those children with all her heart, but I at least expect her to

but for now, it’ll have to

social media platforms, every place she

apologies, but

so easy

long–sleeved white shirt 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.

being honest, I didn’t even

her. I even know how you’ve

I look in

y tone gentle

thank me. She’s my wife. I’ll always

I’ll always trust you on that. Have a good day.”

You

u too.”

my smile fades and I shake my head at what I have to go

how much I care about

this will definitely be a thing of the past.

of my life

I

suit, 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 to look

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

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make sure I

leave, I head to Vanessa’s bedroom door. After I hold onto the door knob and twist, I’m about to push

doorknob loose and take

you done yet?” I shove

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