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.

I receive a call from my dad. I still excuse myself but it’s not so easy to stay away from

can’t talk for long because the children are already calling for me.”

can tell,” he says with some strain from the other end of the line. “I

alright?

me. Have fun with

at the screen with a sigh. Had his cough really been something to

children, joining a

spending 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

healthy,” I

replies. “Mr Richards always makes sure everyone here

about just how much he

time to serve the food, the

the same time, Carmella struts in while striking a pose for her phone,

mind their own business, because according to everyone here, she’s my friend. To be honest, I’m actually

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

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

I whisper to her with a fake smile.

smiling

smiles as he nudges her by pulling on

says, twisting her

and rush to pick up Billy, who looks

it’s alright,” I assure him, gently

his head as he wipes

her and she seems to have no regrets about what she just did, even when

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