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.

I come out of the shower and there's no sign of him, which makes

break down again

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,

about, he's really trying to live the rest of his life

dining room and at the sight of my father, my heart starts racing like I'm going to break down, but he gets up from his

can get to

"Good morning, dad."

waiting for

but looking in his eyes, I realize this hurts him

and let's eat," he

is I'm not really hungry," I say

Dominic says, shaking his head at

"What's wrong?" I ask.

something?" His tone

still don't understand." I

Did you forget that part?" He comes to me, pulling

hand and we sit down next

"Let's eat," he says.

look over at my father as he takes

to yourself, not now,"

still processing this news that I don't feel like having anything to eat, but after I glance at

I

serve my food, making

you," I say

else you need."

"I was looking at a

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

date of when you want

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