The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical

Chapter 57

Vanessa

I know Dominic gave me a heads up of what to expect at the orphanage, but it’s still overwhelming.

Even with that, it’s nothing I can’t handle. The children are all lovely and of course, the little ones are very adorable, especially when they cling into me.

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far, I’ve read a few books to them and they always seem to want more.

As for Carmella, I’ve barely seen her around and each time that have, she’s just standing at a distance, taking pictures. I really don’t know what she’s here for and I can’t believe she actually convinced Dominic that she wants to be here because of the children. Is he really that blinded by her?

While I’m in the middle of reading another book to the children outside, I spot Carmella again, taking more pictures and changing the scenery. I shouldn’t even be pay attention to her. She’s none of my concern, so I look back at the book and finish reading.

Despite how long I’ve been doing this, I’m still so enthusiastic about it and at the end, I say, “And they lived happily ever aftert

Everyone gives a round of applause, except the little girl in my arms. I only started holding her not too long ago.

“What’s wrong, sweetie?” I ask, my voice gentle.

“Is Mr Richards really not able to visit us today?” she asks, her voice and big eyes filled with longing.

“He really can’t make it today.” I smile.

I look around as I once again tell them he’ll be here another day, and they all have these gloomy faces.

I’ve noticed just how much all these children love Dominic. He’s done so much for them and he still is. He’s even paying their school bills and spends time with them whenever he can. The joy he brings to them is undeniable. I hate to admit it but I’m even more certain of the fact that he’ll be a great father.

minutes with them, I receive a call from my dad. I still excuse myself but it’s not

talk for long because the

end of the line. “I hear the children’s excitement in

Are you really alright? You’re coughing again.”

mind me. Have fun with the children.”

ends the call, I look down at the screen with a sigh. Had his cough really been something to

I return to the children,

with them and there’s a lot on the

healthy,”

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makes sure everyone here is well fed.”

chefs who speak so highly of Dominic, even the gardeners say the same thing about just how much he cares for the children and I believe them, because I’ve seen

the food, the children begin

Carmella struts in while striking a pose for her phone, her

over at the other chefs and they try to mind their own business, because according to everyone here, she’s my friend. To

far away. Also, I know that even

the children are served their food by us, Carmella comes right to the front and stands next to me

embarrassing yourself, I whisper to

she whispers, fake smiling back at me.

up yet, smiles as he nudges her by pulling on

me!” she says, twisting her face in disgust.

up Billy, who looks up at Carmella with

alright,” I assure him, gently

shakes his head as he wipes his tears while getting up

even more, I look over at her and she seems to have no regrets about what she just did, even when