The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical

Vanessa

With my father telling everyone else I'm only left with Mia to tell. Even though I only tell her on the phone, it's more difficult than I thought it would be.

"I'm so sorry about this," she says. "I just want to hug you right now, but I'm out of the country."

I chuckle painfully. "You can always hug me when you come back."

"How's Dominic taking all this?"

As I respond, I instantly think about the kiss right before he left. I still can't stop thinking about the possibility that he did it out of pity and it makes me a little sad.

"And you know what?" she says, "I was going to ask you about how it went with Patrick yesterday, but now obviously isn't the time. It'll be up to you to tell me all about it when you're ready." "Thanks for understanding."

"How could I not understand when I'm your best friend?"

I chuckle softly.

Hearing footsteps from the staircase, I look up and notice my father in a different suit, which instantly makes me narrow my eyes.

"Can I call you back?" I say to Mia.

"Of course. Take all the time you need."

Right after the call, I approach the stairs and wait until he gets to the bottom step.

"Dad, what's going on? Why do you look like you're going out?"

"I am," he says, fixing his collar.

"But where are you going?"

"I know I said I was going to tell everyone over the phone, but I think it's better to do it in person. Do you want to come with me?" "No. I'll stay right here and wait for you."

He holds my hand. "You don't even have to tell me the reason behind it. I can already see it."

lips together with a nod. The last thing I want is to

means Dominic will be here so many times to check on his lovely

I smile, feeling

that's the truth. You won't be home for

looks to the side and coughs painfully, twisting his face in discomfort. I get closer, my heart instantly racing in panic. "Dad? Are you

then relaxes his facial muscles

he assures

don't believe you." I shake

still trying to ease my concern. "It'll only happen more frequently. Please don't worry about

around the yard and in most of the rooms, trying to relive all the memories that I hold dear to me

minutes, then compose myself and proceed to look for a distraction. I put on a show but barely watch it as I not only think about what it's going to be like as the months go by, but also hoping to see my father holding his grandchild

making me flinch a little. The caller ID makes me purse my lips for a moment. I haven't spoken to Patrick since

decide to pick up his

"Hello?"

Vanessa." He awkwardly clears his throat. "How are

"Great."

mean that

up more, wondering how he found out about my father's

about yesterday,"

he's thinking of something else but because it's something

talk to you about it in person but since we're already on the

I'm sorry I just..." He trails

"Go on. Tell me."

some other time. I was just checking on you because we haven't spoken ever

I sigh. "Of course."

back of my head against my seat, feeling just a bit better

father returns in the evening

who needs that. I soon understand that this is a collective attempt to make me feel better and as they all embrace me while we talk, it already makes a

his eyebrows as he looks around at everyone. He then makes eye contact with me and I

with so

led with