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

think there’s

to hear it! Mark my words. I’ll make you pay for this?”

Em trying to make sense of what

was absolutely certain they were together right now.

Dominic must know, so right away,

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

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

curious to find out what’s going on that I keep trying

know what to think. What happened at the orphanage?

happen in the future, anything that’ll keep her Dominic apart, she always put the blame on me.

feelings for him and want him all to myself. That’s not true. It’ll never come to that.

won’t pick up, I put my phone down with frustration and try to continue with the show by pressing play, but it’s not easy to do. I

hear it ring the moment he calls me back. I keep hoping that every time I look at it. that’s

feel like calling my mother–in–law or father–in–law, but that would just cause trouble. As far as

here. Not only that, has instructions were clear – I

fast asleep right

my face in my hands and sigh deeply. This is making me

my phone rings and I lift it with urgency. It’s him so I immediately pick

I hold onto

it already sounds like you know something” he says from the other end of the line, his tone

are you right

I couldn’t pick up because-”

“I know.”

“You do?”

at least I know part of it. Carmella just called me.

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happened?”

sighs heavily. “Jimmy, one of the little boys at the orphanage, had an accident while playing with his friends”

over my mouth with concern. “That’s awful. Are you with him right nowing with

him but it was pretty bad.”

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to go to the hospital instead Carmella

of going to

I have the full picture. “That’s why

now. Remember, if my parents call you, don’t pick up.”

now? You’re at the

I’m going to the doctor’s office now”

call ends, I’m left in shock as

of Jimmy’s accident, he chose to go to the hospital instead. It still baffles me that he’s the

Dominic

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

looking at the file she has with