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.

them, I receive a call from my dad. I

because the children

the line. “I hear the children’s excitement

you really alright? You’re coughing

fun with

call, I look down at the screen with a sigh. Had his cough really been something to worry about, he would’ve told

the children,

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

everything and looks so healthy,” I say to the main chef,

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she replies. “Mr Richards always makes sure

say the same thing about just how much he cares for the children and I believe them,

serve the food, the children

striking a pose for her phone,

the other chefs and they try to mind their own business, because according to everyone here, she’s my friend. To be honest, I’m actually embarrassed that this is how she’s

away. Also, I know that even talking to

next to me since I’m right at the end. She

stop embarrassing yourself, I whisper to her with a fake

whispers, fake smiling

he nudges her by pulling on her dress, and she instantly shoves him to the floor with no

says, twisting her

to pick up Billy, who looks up at Carmella

it’s alright,” I assure him, gently touching his hair.

head as he wipes his tears while getting up

to have no regrets about what she just did, even when the others are looking at her