The Daring Billionaire’s Wife

Chapter 19

Vanessa

Sitting in this king size bed all alone would be so comfortable if didn’t have to be mindful of how I positioned my legs.

So far, everything I need has been brought to me.

The maidservants are right outside the door, awaiting any instructions I might give to them.

I thought going to the bathroom was going to be difficult but now that I think about it, I just have to hop on my good leg and Ill do just fine.

With my food right beside me, I have the remote control in my hand, pressing the same button until I find something I actually want to watch on the large TV screen.

Once I find something, I put down the remote and reach for my food so I can eat, but I pause when there’s a scene of a couple holding hands. Right away, it reminds me of Dominic earlier. That was the longest we’ve ever held hands and until now, there was a moment where it felt real for me.

When I snap out of it, I tell myself to focus on the show and just then, the couple begins to kiss slowly and passionately.

The way he holds her reminds me of Dominic’s hands around my waist, and I can’t help but think about the taste of his lips. The way I felt in that moment was real.

Once the scene switches to some random buildings. I snap out of my thoughts by gently patting my cheeks a few times. This isn’t the time to think about him. In fact, not now, not ever. The bottom line is that he’s an asshole. We’re just married on paper and nothing else matters

It’s been three hours since he left and right now, he’s having a good time with Carmella

Just like he blamed me for keeping them apart, I’m sure she felt the same way.

When I resume my focus on the show and having some more of my food, my phone rings from the bedside table. It’s a good thing I have it so close in the state that I’m in.

Upon setting my eyes on the caller ID, my eyes widen. Why’s Cannella calling me right now? Shouldn’t she be busy with Dominic or something? Curious, I pause the show, then pick up with furrowed eyebrows.

“Hello”

“You fucking bitch!” she yells from the other end of the line, making me widen the distance between my phone and ear with a look of discomfort

After a few seconds, I press it against my ear again and roll my eyes. “What is it this time?”

“This is all your fault! I can’t be with Dominic because of you!”

“What? Aren’t you two together right now?”

“Oh, please! Like I’m actually going to believe you actually give a damn! No, we’re not together right now and it’s your fault”

I scoff “Really? How’s this my fault?”

You orchestrated everything at the orphanage then used it to your advantage.”

“What?”

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deny it see right through you, bitch! First, it was your calf and now this! Why won’t you let me be with my

on. I think there’s a misunderstanding. What-”

because I don’t want to hear it! Mark my words.

Em trying to make sense of what she’s talking about, but I can’t

absolutely certain they were together

at the orphanage, Dominic must know, so

can’t stop thinking about how Carmella blames me for the two of them

times Dominic’s phone rings, he doesn’t pick up and my heart races a little.

out what’s going on that I keep trying to

know what to think. What happened at the orphanage? And why does

me feel like with everything that’s going to happen in the future, anything that’ll keep her Dominic apart, she

guess she thinks I’ve developed feelings for him and want him all

phone down with frustration and try to continue with the show by pressing play, but it’s not easy to do. I

silent mode, which means I hear it ring the moment he calls me back. I keep hoping that every time I

mother–in–law or father–in–law, but that would just cause trouble.

only that, has instructions were clear –

fast asleep right now,

bury my face in my hands and sigh deeply. This

lift it with urgency.

everything okay!” I hold onto the phone

me that, it already sounds like you know something”

you right

I couldn’t pick

“I know.”

“You do?”

it. Carmella just called me. She blames me for everything that’s happened. What even

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happened?”

sighs heavily. “Jimmy, one of the little boys at the orphanage,

concern. “That’s awful. Are you

to him but it was pretty

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go to the hospital instead Carmella I raise

of going to

full picture. “That’s why

if my parents call you, don’t

now? You’re at

makes things easier. I’m going to the doctor’s office

ends, I’m left in

to see Carmella, but at the news of Jimmy’s accident, he chose to go to the hospital instead. It still baffles me that he’s the same asshole who cares so much about these children.

Dominic

for the doctor to give me an update, Himpatiently

eyes, looking at the file she