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.

come out of the shower and there's no sign of him, which makes me think he must've left a while ago to give

dress up quickly, hoping that I don't break down again as soon as I

I hear my father's voice echo. It's filled with positivity as he talks to Dominic. Though it makes me smile,

told me earlier about what they talked about, he's really

going to break down, but he gets up from his seat and smiles at me

to me before I can get to

"Good morning, dad."

waiting

realize this hurts him more

sit down and let's eat,"

really hungry," I say to

says, shaking his head

"What's wrong?" I ask.

His tone almost sounds

don't understand." I

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

lead while he holds my hand and we sit down next to

"Let's eat," he says.

he takes his

do this to yourself, not

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

I have to

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

you," I say to

anything else you need." He

we begin to eat, my father says, "I was looking at a beautiful island

it's too late. It breaks my heart a little, but Dominic gives me a

of when you

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