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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your calf and now this! Why won’t you let me be

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

it! Mark my words. I’ll make you

leaving me 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 together right

at the orphanage, Dominic must know, so right away,

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

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

what’s going on that I keep trying to reach him, but still, I

happened at the orphanage? And

everything that’s going to happen in the future, anything that’ll keep her Dominic apart, she always put

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

try to continue with the show by pressing play,

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

father–in–law, but that would just

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

I’m fast asleep

hands and sigh

it with urgency. It’s him

is everything okay!” I hold onto the phone tightly.

you’ve asked me that, it already sounds like you know something” he says from the other end of the line, his tone a little

you

Warriors Hospital. I couldn’t

“I know.”

“You do?”

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

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happened?”

heavily. “Jimmy, one of the little boys at the orphanage, had an accident while

“That’s awful. Are you with him right nowing with

the doctor’s attending to him but it was pretty

%

chose to go to the hospital instead Carmella

of going to

the full picture. “That’s why she’s mad at

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

now? You’re at the hospital”

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

as the call ends, I’m left in shock as I lean back against

see Carmella, but at the news of Jimmy’s accident, he chose to go to the hospital instead. It

Dominic

Himpatiently tap my

at