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

the children are already calling for me.”

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

Are you really alright?

me. Have fun with the

ends the call, I look down at the screen with a sigh.

that, I return to the children, joining a different

cooking with them and there’s a

so healthy,” I

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

who speak so highly of Dominic, even the gardeners say the same thing about just how much

time to serve the food, the children begin to line up.

the same time, Carmella struts in while striking a pose for

everyone here, she’s my friend. To be honest, I’m actually embarrassed that this is how she’s conducting herself.

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

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

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

fake smiling back at

yet, smiles as he nudges her by

she says, twisting her face in disgust.

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

I assure him, gently touching his hair. “Are you hurt?”

as he wipes his

about what she just did, even when