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.

few more minutes with them, I receive a call from my dad. I still

talk for long because the children are already calling for

“I hear the children’s excitement in the background.

alright? You’re coughing again.”

mind me. Have fun with

he ends the call, I look down at the screen with a sigh. Had his

with that, I return to the children, joining a

time with them, I head over to the kitchen and join the chefs. I don’t mind cooking with them and there’s a lot on the menu to be prepared. I’m already so into it that I put on my apron.

so healthy,” I

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replies. “Mr Richards always makes sure everyone here is well

just how much he cares for the children and I

the food, the children

same time, Carmella struts in while striking a pose

everyone here, she’s my friend. To be honest, I’m actually embarrassed that this is how she’s

can’t even tell her to stop because she’s too far away. Also, I know that even talking to her

to the front and stands next to me since I’m right at the end. She even takes pictures of what we’re serving.

better stop embarrassing yourself, I whisper to her with a fake

whispers, fake smiling back at

who’s not even lined up yet, smiles as he nudges her

she says, twisting her

up Billy, who looks up at Carmella

alright,” I assure him, gently touching his hair. “Are

wipes his

look over at her and she seems to have no regrets about