The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical

Dominic

"What are you talking about?" Everyone says to my father-in-law in unison.

"I unknowingly placed a burden on my daughter when I told her how this marriage was going to save my dying company. She only wanted what was best for me so she could make me happy. That's why she agreed to all those conditions. I should be blamed for this as well." My father suddenly chuckles. "Oh, please. Enough with that. Why would we blame-"

"Ah!" Vanessa places a hand on her stomach and everyone goes silent in panic.

Letting go of my mother, I immediately rush to Vanessa as I look down at her stomach. "Hey, what's wrong?"

She twists her face in discomfort. "I'm fine."

"Are you sure?" Everyone asks with concern in unison and she chuckles.

"I'm really fine. It's nothing to worry about."

"I hope so because I can't wait to hold my grandchild!" My mother wipes her tears.

"I was just about to say that," my father-in-law chuckles with a cough.

"I think you need some food," my mother says to her.

As Sophie makes a few meal suggestions, Jake opposes her and they begin to banter.

My lips curve into a smile as I wonder when everything will be completely back to normal. I miss the relationship that I had with them even though it's only been a few days.

as I'm aware that I'm not yet

small talk with everyone is not the same

few seconds later, as if she's conflicted, but that's okay.

-

Vanessa

mirror, I can't stop thinking about my father wanting to take part of the blame for everything that

when I remember how his words were what led to my father-in-law loosening up just a little bit. At the dining table, he barely spoke

about my mother-in-law's conflicted actions towards me when she gave me some food

comes straight to me while

just spoke to Frank. He has plans with

tell me anything." I furrow

made those plans

"I see."

short silence falls between us, he comes closer and wraps his arms around me from behind and kisses my cheek, the warm sensation of his lips making me

says, making me open my

just have

you have

me. Thank you for speaking up. I wasn't going to force you into it and I was ready to shoulder

long

but that's okay. I know I

the subject but I'm curious. How did it go with

"You mean Angela."

to me." I