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.

is served and it's a little awkward as

talk with everyone is not the same as

a few seconds later, as if she's conflicted, but

-

Vanessa

of the mirror, I can't stop thinking about my

too 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 but the few times he did, it

about my mother-in-law's conflicted actions towards me when she gave me some food but still wouldn't fully speak to

I spot Dominic, who comes straight to me while looking at my figure from the back in my short

He has plans with Mia

didn't tell me anything." I furrow my

those

"I see."

behind and kisses my cheek, the

everyone listened to you earlier and loosened up," he says, making me open my eyes

just have

same way you

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

long

okay. I know I deserve

subject but I'm curious. How did it

"You mean Angela."

to me."