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.

it's a little awkward as I'm aware that I'm not yet

small talk with everyone is

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

-

Vanessa

stop thinking about my father wanting to take part of

father-in-law loosening up just a little bit.

some food but still wouldn't fully speak to

Dominic, who comes straight to me while

Frank. He has plans with

tell me anything."

made those plans

"I see."

a 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

says, making me open my eyes and

have that

same way you have an

and I was ready to

long

that's okay. I know I deserve

the subject but I'm curious.

"You mean Angela."

still Carmella to me." I

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