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.

awkward as I'm

everyone is not the same as

give in a few times but she withdraws from it a few seconds later, as if she's conflicted, but that's okay. I

-

Vanessa

I can't stop thinking about

smile too when I remember how his words were what led to my father-in-law loosening up just a little bit. At the

gave me some food but

straight to me while looking at my figure from the back in

just spoke to Frank. He has plans

me anything."

those

"I see."

arms around me from behind and kisses my cheek, the warm sensation of his lips making me close my eyes for

up," he says, making me open my eyes and we

just have that

you have

I wasn't going to force you into it and I was ready

long

that's okay. I know

I'm suddenly changing the subject but I'm curious.

"You mean Angela."

still Carmella to me." I roll

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