The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical

Chapter 56

Dominic

Putting aside what just happened in Vanessa’s bedroom with Carmella, Vanessa and I are currently in an awkward place, at least on my end.

That’s why before I even got home, I had spoken to my babe so she could move in and stay with me in this house for a few days. I felt that being alone with Vanessa wouldn’t be good for me

There was that morning at the table when we had breakfast together for the first time while sitting far apart. I was still bothered by what had happened between us while on her bed.

I had actually made efforts to move past it, but what made it difficult was when James showed me that sexy clip and asked if I was attracted to her. I could’ve easily just said no to him, but I said nothing at all in response. That has made me hate myself a little.

I thought having Carmella stay here for a while would clear my mind. I could’ve easily just stayed with her at her apartment, or just avoided Vanessa as much as possible since we rarely see each other while in the house. However, that’s not enough. Even while I was away from Vanessa for three days, it wasn’t enough. I don’t want to feel this way about her.

Carmella was also excited to come here and stay with me. She saw it as the perfect opportunity to remind Vanessa that I’m her man, which I’m looking forward to.

But all that drive I once had to see Vanessa miserable and in tears is really gone now. I still don’t mind making one or two harsh remarks, but I just don’t have it in me to be as I was before. Maybe it’s because of all she’s been doing for the children at the hospital, and all she’s yet to do. Maybe it’s also because of her own sorrow, which I witnessed and comforted her. I don’t know.

Right now, Carmella’s still waiting for my response as to why I’m not who I was before, and it takes me a moment to come up with something.

“The fact that you can’t even answer me speaks volumes,” she says, tapping her foot with a glare.

“Speaks volumes of what?” I ask, finally snapping out of it..

“You’ve really gone soft.”

“Bullshit.”

Then how do you explain the sudden change?”

“Look, it’s not sudden. I just have more important things going on right now, okay? I don’t have time for anything I’d consider less important.”

“Less important?” Her eyes blaze with fury. “Is that what you call putting that b… that thing in her place! So what’s next, huh? Are you going to make me apologize to her for what I did?

“No. Sending you outside was enough for you to learn your lesson.”

“You’ve never done such a thing to me before.” She pouts.

“That’s because 1–didn’t have to. Don’t make me do that ever again, alright?”

“Whatever.” She looks away

*I’ll be right back. I need to speak to Vanessa

14

58%

Chapter 56

“About what?”

“She’s supposed to go to the orphanage today.”

head. “You mentioned it earlier and now more than ever, I refuse to go with her after she

forget that you started

– taking her side.

supposed to act as friends and this

wraps her arms around me. “I really

her with a kiss on

few seconds, wondering what I’m getting myself into. Carmella’s still under the impression that we’ll be getting married soon, and that’s why she wants to

truth actually is, but I haven’t yet had the opportunity since I was away. I didn’t want to do it

in plans, I still want her to get to

bedroom door, I head over to Vanessa’s and knock

she asks from

be?” I glare like

she opens the door, my mind goes

asks, stepping away from the door with

a few things we need to discuss.” I step inside and close the door behind me. “First of all, Carmella’s staying here for a few days and I expect you to be on your best behavior.

running her fingers through her wet hair. “You’re telling that to the

when we were both drunk and I

orphanage together,” I

“No.”

be friends. Besides, she wants

laughter. “And you

fuck are you trying to say

mind if she’s coming, but she’s riding

know that you and I will be working on a baby soon, so keep your mouth shut

|||

Chapter 56

not like

doesn’t know me. That’s why I’ve decided to

anything.” I warn

“I won’t.”

Vanessa

and feel like heading to the elevator right away, but I need to talk to Dominic first.

on his bedroom

you

a few seconds, the door opens and I’m looking

man’s attention? It’s not going

“I see you’ve lost my handprint on your cheek.”

“You fur-”

not in my house. Dominic warned you?

to the

before I leave, I

you want to talk to my man, do it right

my eyes on him. “It’s about the

and he walks past her and steps out of his bedroom.

you fucking kidding me?” She chuckles bitterly

back inside and finish up. Can’t you see this is important?” he says to

leaving the door open.

he asks, turning his attention to me as he leans against the wall.