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.

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

because the children are already calling

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

you really alright? You’re coughing

fun with the children.”

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

to the children, joining

to the kitchen and join the chefs. I don’t mind cooking with them

and looks so healthy,” I say to the

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always makes sure everyone here is

say the same thing about just how

the food, the children begin to line

Carmella struts in while striking a

try to mind their own business, because according to everyone here, she’s my

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

us, Carmella comes right to the front and stands next to me since I’m right at the end. She even takes

I whisper to her with

smiling back at

then, afittle boy named Billy, who’s not even lined up yet, smiles as he nudges her by pulling on her dress, and she

says, twisting her face in disgust.

pick up Billy, who looks

alright,” I assure him, gently

shakes his head as he wipes his tears

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