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.”
33%
so you know, I’m not going to be your babysitter with
that I’m fine.”
with me and experience pain, you won’t
feel like I’ve done more than enough for someone who means nothing to
We can go
breakfast.” She
es her arms.
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 representing me, but the entire
Chapter 22
for a few seconds. Then, she rolls them at me as she turns around and
H
nods while
part of me actually wishes she still had that leg problem just so she could stay in bed
d her a
I’ve
bedroom
I can hear my phone vibrate from inside, right on the table where I left it. I
the night I told her about Jimmy and she told me she didn’t give a damn. I
she and I had show up here unless I gave her permission to
that she would
speak to me on her behalf.
those children with all her heart, but I at least expect her to respect what they mean to me and show a little compassion.
I’ll have to talk to her but for now, it’ll
my social media
but it’s not going to
easy for
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 about Vanessa.
with gratitude from the other end of the line. “Thank
I’m being honest, I didn’t even do much.”
her. I even know how you’ve barely left her side. Thank you
as I look in the mirror,
y tone gentle
She’s my
always trust you on that. Have a good
You
u too.”
call ends, my smile fades and I shake my head at what I have to go through just to keep up appearances. I have
I care
I get everything I want, this will definitely be a thing of
my life like this with
I
This is my favorite look. I know I’m just going to the hospital but I still
hospital but knowing him, he didn’t
Chapter 22
I look my best.
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 both feet and could be naked
I set the doorknob loose
you done yet?” I shove a hand
Read The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical - Chapter 22
Read Chapter 22 with many climactic and unique details. The series The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical one of the top-selling novels by Lypstical. Chapter content chapter Chapter 22 - The heroine seems to fall into the abyss of despair, heartache, empty-handed, But unexpectedly this happened a big event. So what was that event? Read The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical Chapter 22 for more details