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

small talk with everyone

from it a few seconds later, as

-

Vanessa

off my earrings while standing in front of the mirror, I can't stop

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 but still wouldn't fully speak

me while looking at my figure from the back in my

He has plans

tell me anything." I furrow

made those plans just

"I see."

his arms around me from behind and kisses my cheek, the warm sensation

says, making me open my

I just have that effect on

way you have

I wasn't going to force you into it and I was ready to shoulder all the blame alone The one who will take a i really come

long

I know I deserve

changing the subject but I'm curious. How did

"You mean Angela."

she's still Carmella to me." I roll my

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