Vanessa

The ride to my father's house is silent for the first few minutes and each time that I look over at Dominic, he still looks troubled. I still assume it's because of the reaction from his parents. I try my best to mind my own business but it starts getting to me as this involves my father as well.

"Hey," I say to him, shifting in my seat.

"What is it?" His tone is just a little irritated but I still understand.

"That was scary back there."

He huffs. "I know. Imagine how I felt when they said all that."

"So... what will you do now?" I ask.

He sighs heavily. "I was thinking about that and I think I have something."

"You do?" My eyes widen.

He nods with hesitation. "I'm still not yet sure about it but it's the only thing I can think of."

I hold my breath, wondering what he has planned but he doesn't say it, which leaves me even more curious.

"Well, you'll only find out later," he says.

I lean back in my seat, feeling a little frustrated as I can't figure it out on my own.

We get to my father's house fifteen minutes later and I didn't even bother to call him to tell him that I was already on the way since he would still be home.

He quickly steps out and walks over to the other side to open the door for me. My heart flutters as it seems he's no longer doing this because he's my husband and we should put on a show, but because he's the man who's the father of this precious baby.

Placing my hand in his, he leads me inside as he says, "This reminds me of something. I spoke to your dad about him moving in with us."

"Really? You did that?" I stop in my tracks.

He nods with disappointment, "Yes, I did and I thought he would agree to it, but he prefers staying here. He thinks he'll be a burden to us."

"That's not true."

"That's what I said to him. He still said no."

Amazed by his efforts, I look to the side, my lips curving into a smile. I would have never thought he would do such a thing.

We get inside the house and I hear a few voices, making me furrow my eyebrows as I look at Dominic.

"Does your dad have visitors or something?" he asks.

"That sounds like it."

voices sound familiar and I tighten my grip

is it?"

here

"Really?"

"Yes.

too happy about

"I'm not."

even faster to

as we turn at the corner, I see him with his wife, sitting on one couch and

the first to see me and he rises

at my uncle and aunt. "We

he assures

Dominic, I glance at my uncle and his wife, who smile at me like we've stayed in touch this whole time. "It's so lovely to see

I raise

They chuckle awkwardly.

as he subtly shakes his head, the look in his eyes asking me to tone it

deeply, sitting down with him on the

we couldn't make it to the wedding," Uncle Jerry

worry about it." I

your husband is even more handsome in person!" his wife says. "I only see him on billboards and what's that expensive

Elite," Dominic says, trying to be

right about that." She smiles, her eyes never leaving his

Dominic

was like, I kind of regret it now because his wife can't take her eyes off me. I know I'm good looking but doing this in the presence of everyone just feels wrong. To get rid of

"It's not

10 minutes. I should've come with your cousins but they're busy. We just couldn't wait as soon as my brother here told us the news. That's why

you, nothing can be done about this," my

to stop the worst from happening and you have less than a year left. What will happen to the company you've

my jaw drops for a moment and as for Vanessa, she instantly lets go of my hand, twisting her face in disgust

dare you say such a thing?" she yells at her

out, so I reach for

she says to

of them. "Listen here, both of you. It's now clear to me why you came here. My dad's only ever been a kind and honest man. That's why even times like these, he wishes to be close

you stand to gain."

to reach for her hand again but she pulls away as

he just looks hurt as he faces

things to say in their defense but Vanessa doesn't give them that chance as her voice only gets louder, which makes my hot race faster. I

only came to show how selfish you are! Get out!" she says to

Jerry glares at her. "You're just a

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