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.

dad. I still excuse myself but it’s

because the children are already

he says with 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.”

you really alright? You’re coughing

mind me. Have fun with

at the screen with a sigh. Had

children, joining a different

them and there’s a lot on the menu to be prepared. I’m already so into it that I put on my apron.

and looks so healthy,” I say to the main

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replies. “Mr Richards always makes sure everyone here

the gardeners say the same thing about just

food, the children begin to line

while striking a pose for her phone, her heels clicking

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

stop because she’s too far away. Also, I know that even talking to her will

Carmella comes right to the front and stands next to me since

whisper to her

fake smiling back at me.

afittle boy named Billy, who’s not even lined up yet, smiles as he nudges her by pulling on her dress, and she instantly shoves him to the floor with no hesitation.

says, twisting

up Billy, who looks up at Carmella with

him, gently touching his hair. “Are you

wipes his

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