The Daring Billionaire’s Wife

Chapter 16

Dominic

As my parents step out of the car, I clench my fists, wondering why they’ve come here now.

But when I see my mother’s facial expression, she seems worried and just like that, it all makes sense to me. Vanessa must have called them about her current state. Couldn’t she just keep it to herself?

Now I’m stuck here with all of them and won’t be able to get to Carmella. Should I accept this situation and just give her a call? No. There’s something I can do to get away from here.

It takes me a few seconds to figure out so I pace around until finally, I come up with something. This will definitely work.

Quickly, I head down to meet them, going through what I’ll say several times as I take the elevator.

As soon as the elevator reaches the ground floor and opens, even at a distance. I can hear my mother’s concern in her voice as she sits with Vanessa on the couch

My father’s on the other couch, his expression showing similar concern. I can’t help but roll my eyes as I get closer. I can imagine what this would be like if my brother and sister would also show up.

Even when I’m close enough, my parents barely notice me. Their eyes are glued to Vanessa as my mother seems hair. What the hell? She’s not a baby.

Finally, my parents look at me and my father’s so stressed that be loosens his necktie.

“Son, what happened?”

“Father, I already told you it’s nothing. Vanessa says before I can respond.

“But just look at you, my daughter. First, you cut your honeymoon short and now this happened?”

to fix her

“I was just about to call you both and tell you about this. I guess someone beat me to it.” I say to my parents, glancing at Vanessa with clenched fists behind my back

“We had to rush here when Vanessa called” My mother moves to the edge of the couch so Vanessa can rest her back on her shoulder, leaving the other side of the couch empty.

As much as I don’t want to, I go over to that specific couch and next to Vanessa.

“Son. I hope you follow the instructions Doctor Miller gave you my father says.

“Of course, only the best for her” My lips curve into a fake smile as I gently hold onto both of Vanessa’s legs and let them rest in my lap.

She seems surprised but goes with it. I can’t wait to confront her about this. How dare she do such a thing? Did she know I’d be leaving her to go to Carmella? Is this her way of stopping me from leaving? That’s not happening. I just need to find the right moment to leave.

“Have you had something to eat, dear?” My mother sweetly asks Vanessa.

“I haven’t had anything since we left the island.”

“What? This is unacceptable. You need to eat or drink something now more than ever.”

think you’re right, mother. Babe, I want some

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lovingly addressed me, but this is

say to her. “Victor,” I call one of the butlers.

please do it? I like the way you make it Vanessa

giggles, I look over at her and then seem to love

I gently put down her feet, ensuring

be right back.”

in my tracks when Vanessa

could you please add

poke my cheek as soon as I

my

father. They both

Is it because

parents, even tell the maidservants to

it, my phone rings and I fear that it’s Carmella, but it turns out to be my father–in–law He’s obviously calling because of what happened to Vanessa and huff before I pick up.

against the black countertop.

son. Is my daughter near you right now?” As always, his voice

Is something wrong? I

not that bad? I know she doesn’t like

on the phone. Is it true that the pain in her cut is

“She does?”

it all inside and doesn’t want to make anyone worry, I

she told her father about her tears the other night. Whatever the case may be, it’s none of

business

not that bad. That’s what the doctor said.”

it because I’ve heard it from you. I’m out of the country now so I can’t

in good hands.” I assure him.

return to the living room with the tray that has a plate of cookies and the juice, my father’s on the phone with one of the board of directors

Even if I’m not working right now, I’m still interested in knowing what’s happening in

comes, I won’t be serving cookies and juice to

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down the tray on the table and bringing it closer to the couch, I sit back down next to her and she smiles

“Thank you.”

you.” 1 fake

and it gets harder to listen. I try to get up and go to him, but my

short but you know what? I’m glad it’s

be able to see Penelope as soon as I want to.”

me bring her some cookies and