The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical

Chapter 29

Dominic

At my blunt question, Carmella sits up more and places a hand on her chest, seemingly offended. “And you think that bitch gives a damn about the children?”

“Yes, she does and I saw it.”

“Ugh! Are you taking her side right now?”

“I’m just pointing out that she actually does give a damn about those children and you clearly don’t. You said it yourself”

I get off the couch so I can stand by the window. I’m already getting upset about this.

Just then, she holds onto my hand so she can make me sit back down, but I just stand there.

“Babe,” she begins, “you know how much I suffered during my marriage. I went through so much abuse: It’s only after I met you that I’m learning to open up again. Maybe with time, I’ll begin to care enough about those children.”

ist want to hold her. Everything she’s ever told me about her then husband was horrible.

Her words make me turn around and I just

“Come here.” I pull her out of her seat.

She rises to her feet and I wrap my

ap my arms around her.

Resting her face on my chest, she says, “I’m willing to try.”

“What?” I look down at her.

“Yeah, one of these days, I could go to the orphanage or something. I don’t have to specifically go with you. I could go with that bitch you’ve left home alone, I really want to try.””

This is exactly the type of attitude I wanted to see from her. I’m glad she’s willing to give this a try.

scoop her up suggestively and she giggles as she kicks her legs around. Tonight’s about to get

Vanessa

buzzing with notifications. It’s all about yesterday. The most difficult thing is filtering the news and whatever’s

about Penelope, but I keep coming across the moments when Dominic took care He’s even been labeled the best husband anyone can

of me.

ch to the

his chest. That clip is everywhere and now I’m

was acting, even if that was a genuine

like things were changing between us, but when he brought me home and told me he would spend the night with Carmella, it brought me back

doing whatever I want and

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discomfort, I’ve come to visit my father and I have a small bag

He leans forward while sitting not too far from

I give him a

you yesterday because I only saw it

you

of you in the toy store. I knew how you were feeling,”

That moment was so emotional for

as I take out the pink bear and hand it to him, he places his hand over his mouth for a

actually bought it?” His voice trembles with emotion.

learning to open up. I’ve avoided this for so long and now I feel like I can be at peace.”

been by my side today, she

at the ceiling so I don’t give the

you.”

it?” His voice is laced with concern.

nightmare about

for my hand. “Can you tell me about it if it’s

her standing in the corner. I guess I still wanted to see

my child. Come

down and

be alright. With Dominic by your side that night, I’m certain he eased your