Chapter 27

Vanessa

Had I actually taken it easy with my injured leg, I wouldn’t be going through this right now, but if I’m being honest, I have no regrets. I wanted to see the hospital, the children and everyone around. It was my first time here so it was still worth it.

I know I should be in that boardroom right now as that would also be my first briefing, but since it’s not too important and I know what Deininic’s talking to them about, I can always join them next time. Also, I already met them.

Trying not to exert too much pressure on my call, Hean back in my seat, placing my hands on the other two seats on my sides as I extend my leg

“Is there anything you need, Mrs Richards?” one of the bodyguards asks as he comes closer.

“Not for now.

I close my eyes to take a few deep breaths and just then, I imagine the children’s faces and it makes me smile. I was actually a little nervous because I was interacting with them for the first time. I didn’t know how they would receive me, but I’m glad they liked me.

I made sure to take note of everything they want. It looks like I have a lot of work to do and I’m so excited for it. I even look forward to going

to the orphanage.

As I continue thinking about them, I hear footsteps so I look over to the right. When I see Frank approaching, I notice he’s furrowed his eyebrows at me.

“What are you doing here?” he asks. “Shouldn’t you be inside the boardroom?”

“I ran into a little bit of trouble.”

“A little?” He scoffs, looking at my leg which I’ve left suspended. “Let me guess, you overdid it, right?”

“Yes, but I don’t regret it.”

“Let me see that.” He attempts to crouch down.

“No, it’s okay. You’re actually supposed to be in the boardroom.”

Straightening up, he says, “I know that, but let me see how bad it is.”

“It’s okay. You don’t have to worry.”

He chuckles dismissively.

“You two, stand over there and make sure no one

no one comes through this hallway,” he instructs the bodyguards.

“Yes, Sir!” They both say in unison as they leave.

Once I’m alone with him, he crouches down right in front of me and places his hand on my ankle while the other one wraps around my foot.

“Frank, you really don’t have to do this for me.”

“I just want to see how bad it is. That way,

we can actually arrange the doctor for you since you’re already here.”

Though the two of us aren’t close, he keeps on insisting, so I let him check.

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his hand on my call, then begins massaging gently “Does that hurt?

“Surprisingly, it doesn’t.”

“Really?”

“Yes

case……..” He trails off, then adds more pressure.

I still

what’s going on here. You only feel that pain when you step on this foot for support. Other than that, it’s okay.

lingering on my leg and I’m sure I see him smirk even

direction, he’s charging towards us with wide footsteps as he looks at Frank. “What the hell

drops his hands. “I

on Dominic’s

to him.

said step aside.” Dominic

Frank nods as

of me, he crouches down and holds onto my leg with the same scowl, his shoulders rising

him so mad, not even when I got in the way of his plans to go and pick up Carmella at the airport.

that bad?” His voice is so gentle and laced with concern that I actually press my lips together for

but I think I’ve put too much pressure

you to take it easy, but you didn’t

it until the end.”

He chuckles.

she’s already here at the hospital,” Frank chimes in, “I suggested that

My eyes even widen in surprise as I wonder if this is all because he was touching me.

me so I can use it to get to the limousine. I’m even ready to move from my spot and sit in

using this wheelchair,”

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“Why not?”

have something else in

“What?”

on your good foot.”

“Uh…. okay.”

me up bridal style and I instantly wrap my arms around his neck. It takes me a few seconds to compose myself

you doing?” I whisper to

I’m not

there

i spot a few onlookers

keep a distance. Dominic’s barely spoken to

outside, the press rush over and start taking pictures and asking questions about Penelope. Frank might have already

he answers all their questions, the subject changes.

all noticed she’s

Richards, did something

at the hospital and in the end, hid her pain from me until the very end. I don’t even mind carrying her in my arms. This is her reward for being such

hide my face in his chest as I smile like an idiot. What’s wrong with

face hidden and just hear cameras shuttering and the bodyguards requesting

can’t stop glancing at Dominic. I never expected hum to just suddenly carry me like that, and his speech outside about

children love you,” he says,

y concentration.

and I want to come back

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