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.

long because the

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

you really alright? You’re

mind me. Have fun with

at the screen with a sigh. Had his cough really been something to worry about, he

that, I return to the children, joining a different group

and join the chefs. I don’t mind cooking with them and there’s a lot on the menu to be prepared. I’m

has everything and looks so healthy,”

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is, she replies. “Mr Richards always makes

not just the chefs who speak so highly of Dominic, even the gardeners say the same thing about just how much he cares for the children and I believe them, because I’ve

time to serve the food, the

striking a pose for her

business, because according to everyone here, she’s my friend. To be honest, I’m actually

she’s too far away. Also,

us, Carmella comes right to the front and stands next

better stop embarrassing yourself, I whisper to her with a fake

fake smiling back

Billy, who’s not even lined up yet, smiles as he nudges her by pulling on

touch me!” she says, twisting her face in

post and rush to pick up

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

he wipes his tears while getting up

regrets about what she just did, even when the others are looking at her