Dominic

I hurry back home as I'm so eager to find out what's going on with Vanessa and as soon as I open the front doors and take a few steps in, I slow down in my tracks at the sight of my entire family, including my father-in-law gathered in the living room.

As I get closer and make eye contact with my siblings, they shoot me glares, just like they've been doing. We haven't spoken since the day I told them the whole truth.

My mother sits beside Vanessa while frowning at me, feeding her some snacks even though she can do it on her own. She's been very supportive but has barely spoken to my wife about what happened.

My father-in-law sits right next to my father and he's the only one who smiles a little, but I know it's not because he's happy to see me.

And then there's my father, who just sits there with a blank expression, like he's here for a business meeting.

To break the ice, I say, "I'm surprised to see everyone here."

To my disappointment, no one responds. Jake even pokes his cheek.

I clench my fist, realizing things are exactly as they were a few days ago.

Giving up, I approach Vanessa and sit next to her as I say, "I should have known that this was why you wanted me to come back home. What's going on?"

Before she speaks, she tightly holds my hand and smiles at me. What is she up to?

days ago could have claimed the life of my unborn child and I understand that you're all disappointed in my husband and don't even want to talk to him. But

right at Vanessa attentively, wondering what she's about to say and

of me as his wife while he continued his relationship with Carmella and I agreed to it. I had the option to say no, but I chose to get married to him. It's because I wanted to do whatever I could for my dad so his company wouldn't close down. Dominic didn't force me into anything, so you shouldn't only put

my eyes on her and it seems she's not yet finished as

this alone breaks my heart because I had a role to play. Please find it in your hearts to forgive us." She

was obviously fine with everything that was going on. Do you still think Dominic is the

and spoke out to point out her own part in all this brings a smile to my face.

she took

say, "Since no one is ready

truth from coming out but there's still rumors that Vanessa was attacked. I've decided to go public with this and tell the world that I was the billionaire in all

no need for you to go public with this. We'll handle that part You should be grateful that you have someone like Vanessa

and lowers

her raise her head again, "How could I behave this way towards my daughter-in-law when she's carrying my grandchild? Son, it'll

have a long way to go before I can

hurt, but

just want to be mad at you, but I can't, even though you were part of this. And you're

same way," Sophie pouts, facing the other direction and it

the most progress I've made in a while and even though it doesn't mean they've forgiven me just yet, it makes

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