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

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“About what?”

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

earlier and now more than ever, I

that you

go again – taking her side.

are supposed to act as friends and this will put you in good

smiles a little and wraps her arms around me. “I really want

a kiss on

bedroom door, I lean against it for a few seconds, wondering what I’m getting myself into. Carmella’s still under the impression that we’ll be getting married soon,

tell her what the truth actually is, but I haven’t yet had the opportunity since

in plans, I still want her to get to interact with the children and

head over to Vanessa’s and knock

it?” she asks

I glare like

the door, my mind goes blank for a few seconds. She’s in a bathrobe

asks, stepping away from the door

are a few things we need to discuss.” I step inside and close the door behind me. “First of all, Carmella’s staying

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

wet, just like that night when we were both drunk and I couldn’t stop touching

to the orphanage

“No.”

that you two are supposed to be friends. Besides, she wants to be

“And you

you trying to say

she’s riding in

working on a baby soon, so keep your

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I tell her? It’s not like there’s anything to brag about

give a half smile as I face the floor. Vanessa obviously doesn’t know me.

say anything.” I warn

“I won’t.”

Vanessa

to leave for the orphanage, and feel like heading to the elevator right away, but I need to talk to Dominic first. I don’t know if he’s in his bedroom or not. 1 called his phone but I

other choice, I knock on his bedroom

Are you

the door opens and I’m looking right at Carmella. She’s already dressed up to

here? Trying to o get my man’s attention? It’s not going to work. Just go.” She

head high, I say, “I see you’ve lost my handprint on your cheek.”

“You fur-”

in my house. Dominic

on?” he asks, finally coming to the door and standing behind her.

to you before I leave, I

my man, do it

ignore her and keep my eyes on him.

attention and he walks past her and steps out of his

fucking kidding me?”

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

She storms off, leaving

is it?” he asks, turning his attention to me as he leans against the wall.