The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical

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."

the voices sound familiar and I tighten

is it?" he

here with

"Really?"

"Yes.

seem too happy

"I'm not."

walking even faster to

him with his wife, sitting on

first to see me and he

my uncle and aunt. "We would have come sooner,

alright," he

other and as he hugs 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

I raise

They chuckle awkwardly.

from my father's embrace and holds onto my arms as he subtly

with him

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

worry about it."

his wife says. "I only see him on billboards and what's that expensive cologne brand

to be part of the

that." She smiles, her eyes never leaving

Dominic

looking but doing this in the presence of everyone just feels wrong. To get rid of her lingering gaze on Mr,

away. "It's not

10 minutes. I should've come with your cousins but they're busy. We just couldn't

I told you, nothing can be done about

said, there's nothing that can be done to stop the worst from happening and you have less than a year left. What will happen to the

and as for Vanessa, she instantly lets go of my hand, twisting her face

such a thing?" she yells at

reach for her hand so I can calm her down, but she pulls

says to

only ever been a kind and honest man. That's why even

you stand to gain."

reach for her hand again but she pulls away as she continues to

looks hurt as he faces the floor while

few things to say in their defense but Vanessa doesn't give them that chance as her voice only gets louder,

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

Uncle Jerry glares at her. "You're just a