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.

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

long because the children are already calling

the line. “I hear the children’s excitement in the background. I was just checking up on

really alright?

Have fun with the

down at the screen with a sigh. Had his

that, I return to the children, joining

head over to the kitchen and join the chefs. I don’t mind cooking with them and there’s a lot

has everything and looks so healthy,” I say to the

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“Mr Richards always makes sure everyone here is well fed.”

about just how much he cares for the children and I believe

to serve the food,

while striking a pose for her phone, her heels clicking

everyone here,

far away. Also, I know that even talking to her will be futile.

children are served their food by us, Carmella comes right to the front and stands next to me since I’m right at the end. She even takes pictures of what

I whisper to her with

smiling back

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

me!” she says, twisting her

my post and rush to pick up Billy, who looks up at Carmella

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

he wipes his

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