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.

a few more minutes with them, I receive a call from my dad. I still excuse myself but it’s not

for long because the children are already

some strain from the other end of the line. “I hear the children’s excitement in the background. I was just checking up on you.”

Are you really alright? You’re coughing again.”

fun with the children.”

sigh. Had his

with that, I return to the children,

I’m done 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

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

always makes sure everyone here is well fed.”

just how much he cares for the

time to serve the food, the children

striking a pose

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

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

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

yourself, I whisper to her with a fake

she whispers, fake smiling back at me.

he nudges her by pulling on her dress, and she instantly shoves him to the floor with

me!” she says, twisting her

pick up Billy, who looks up at Carmella

gently touching his hair. “Are you

he wipes his tears while getting

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

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