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.

Chapter 27

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

“Surprisingly, it doesn’t.”

“Really?”

“Yes

that case……..” He trails off,

still feel

on this foot for support. Other than that, it’s okay. But you know what? I’m still getting the doctor

on my leg and I’m sure I see

hear Dominic’s voice and when I look in the other direction, he’s charging towards us with wide footsteps

hands. “I was just”

scowl on Dominic’s face

cool,” Frank says to

aside.”

hands in defeat, Frank

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

reaction? I’ve never seen him so mad, not even when I got in the way of his plans to go and pick up

His voice is so gentle and laced with concern that I actually press my lips together for a second before responding

but I think I’ve put too much pressure on

told you to take it easy,

it

He chuckles.

the hospital,” Frank chimes in, “I suggested

even widen in surprise as I wonder if this is all because he was touching me. Could it be that he’s being possessive right now? Why?

examines me, she provides a wheelchair for me so I can use it to get to the limousine. I’m even ready to move from my spot

using this

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“Why not?”

have something else in mind. Stand up.”

“What?”

your good foot.”

“Uh…. okay.”

wrap my arms around his neck. It takes me

are you doing?” I whisper to him. “Everyone’s watching!”

doesn’t matter, I’m not taking

out there

the hallways, i spot a few onlookers covering their

but seems to keep a distance. Dominic’s barely spoken to him after the incident in

and start taking pictures and asking questions about Penelope. Frank might have already briefed

he answers all their questions, the subject changes.

your wife? We’ve all noticed she’s no longer on her

Richards, did

from me until the very end. I don’t even mind carrying her in my arms. This is her reward for being

so flustered that I hide my face in his chest as I smile like an idiot. What’s

he walks down the stairs, I still keep my face hidden and just hear cameras shuttering and the bodyguards requesting that everyone makes

at Dominic. I never expected hum to just suddenly carry me like that, and his speech outside about that being my reward, did

love you,” he says, breaking

y concentration.

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