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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First, it was your calf and now this! Why won’t you let me be with my boyfriend in peace?”

think there’s a

to hear it! Mark my words.

frozen with my mouth hanging open. Em trying to make sense of what she’s talking about, but I can’t

strange. I was absolutely certain they were

the orphanage, Dominic must know, so right away,

wait for him to pick up. I can’t stop thinking about how Carmella blames me

matter how many times Dominic’s phone rings, he doesn’t pick up and my heart races a

out what’s going on that I keep trying to

the orphanage? And why does she really think I orchestrated the whole

the future, anything that’ll keep her Dominic apart,

thinks I’ve developed feelings for him and want him all to myself.

he just won’t pick up, I put my phone down with frustration and try to continue with the show by pressing

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

mother–in–law or father–in–law, but that would just cause trouble. As far as they know, Dominic’s

expose the fact that he’s not here. Not only that, has instructions were clear – I

phone because I’m fast asleep right

my hands and sigh deeply. This is

it with

everything okay!” I hold onto the phone tightly.

the way you’ve asked me that, it already sounds like you know something” he says from the other

are you

I couldn’t

“I know.”

“You do?”

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

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happened?”

the orphanage, had an accident while playing with his

concern. “That’s awful. Are you

doctor’s attending to him but it was pretty bad.”

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hospital

of going to

picture. “That’s why she’s mad at me. She thinks I caused this.”

to go now. Remember, if my parents call you,

will it make now? You’re

things easier. I’m going to the

ends, I’m left in shock as I lean back

already on his way 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

Himpatiently tap my foot while in my seat. I’m in her

looking at the file she has with her.