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.

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

break down again as soon as I see

making my way down the stairs, I 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 him talk like that also breaks my heart because I know he's trying to be strong for me and all I can do

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

I'm going to break down, but he gets up from his seat and smiles at

to me before I can get to the table and

"Good morning, dad."

been waiting for

this hurts him more than anyone

down and

I'm not really hungry," I say

Dominic says, shaking his

"What's wrong?" I ask.

His tone

still don't understand."

pregnant. Did you forget that part?" He comes to me, pulling me away from my father.

he holds my hand

"Let's eat," he says.

at my father as he takes his seat and he nods in agreement with

shouldn't do this to

don't feel like having anything to eat,

I have

my food, making my heart flutter even with everything

I say

if there's anything else you need." He

eat, my father says, "I was looking at

so casually that it makes me 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

any specific date of when you

father more enthusiastic as he leans back in his seat and raises his eyebrows