The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical

Vanessa

My question makes Dominic chuckle, leaving me to wonder what's funny about it.

"I was waiting for that question," he says. "No. That's not the reason I stayed. I just really wanted to be here. Had you not been pregnant, I would've still been here."

Maybe it's the tone of his voice, or the look in his eyes, but with everything he's just said, I believe him.

"Thank you." I give a half smile.

"For what?"

"For being here when I needed you."

"I'm glad I stayed. Now, how about you get out of bed, freshen up and come down for breakfast?"

"What time is it?" I tilt my head in curiosity.

"It's 10 minutes past 9."

"Did you already have your breakfast?"

"No. We were actually waiting for you to wake up so we could have it together."

I sigh, nodding in understanding. Though I want to smile, I just can't bring myself to do it.

Even with that, thinking about his comfort, which calmed me down until I fell asleep, makes me appreciate him even more.

I get out of bed and only get undressed in the bathroom, where I look at myself in the mirror before I begin to shower.

My puffy eyes are so obvious, yet Dominic didn't point them out. He must've decided not to do it because of the situation. Had it been anything else, he might've said something. I would have never thought he would be this considerate.

and there's no sign of him, which makes me think he must've left a

don't break down again as soon

get closer to the dining room and I hear my father's voice echo. It's filled with positivity as he talks to Dominic. Though it makes me smile, hearing

earlier about what they talked about, he's really trying to live the rest of his life

and at the sight of my father, my heart starts racing like I'm going to break down, but he gets up from his seat and smiles at me with his arms

I can get to the table

"Good morning, dad."

been waiting for

but looking in his eyes, I realize this hurts

and let's eat," he

I'm not really hungry,"

says, shaking his

"What's wrong?" I ask.

His tone almost

don't understand." I

He comes to me, pulling me away from my father.

follow his lead while he holds my hand and we sit down next

"Let's eat," he says.

my father as he takes his seat and he nods in

to yourself,

processing this news that I don't feel like having anything to eat, but after I glance at my stomach and the life

I have

up and begins to serve my food, making my heart flutter even with everything

you," I

there's anything else you need." He finally sits

eat, my father says, "I was looking at a beautiful island a few days ago. I'd love

pause as look at Dominic. This is one of those things he wants to do before it's too late. It breaks my heart a little, but Dominic gives me a small smile and nod, gesturing for me

any specific date of when you want

enthusiastic as he leans back in his