The Daring Billionaire’s Wife

Chapter 22

Chapter 22

Dominic

As soon as Vanessa opens the door for me, I instantly raise my eyebrows at how she’s now standing on both her feet.

“You’re walking?” My eyes linger on her bad foot.

“Forget about me. What did you have to say about Penelope? What happened to her?”

Not only is her voice filled with desperation, but her eyes, too. She’s obviously worried.

“I just came to say she’s awake now.“”

Placing one hand on her chest, she places the other one on her hip when she lets go of the door knob.

“You scared me for a moment.” She sighs with relief. “I actually thought-”

“No, she’s going to be alright.”

Curious to see her leg up–close, I step forward and crouch down right in front of her.

7” She takes a step ba

“What are you doing?”

a step back.

“What does it look like?” I reach for the back of her leg.

“You don’t have to do this,”

“Yes, I do. This is definitely good news for everyone who’s been on my neck like I’m your babysitter or something”

When I hold onto the back of her call and squeeze it, I barely hear any discomfort from her apart from a little grunt.

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I look up at her and give her a nod. “Looks like you’re okay.”

She only gives a quick nod back, seemingly about to change the topic. “Enaugh about me. When are you going to see Penelope?”

“I’m leaving as soon as possible but I first

t need

d to p

get some toys for her.” I rise to my feet and tower over her.

“Don’t go without me.”

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you know, I’m not going to be your babysitter with that bad leg of

told you that I’m fine.”

me and experience pain, you won’t be

done more than enough for someone who means

We can go

after breakfast.”

es her arms.

as I’m about to warn her. “This is going to be your first public appearance as my wife. I expect you to carry yourself in

Chapter 22

stare into mine for a few seconds. Then, she rolls them at

H

say.” She nods while on her way.

just so she could stay in bed all day.

d her a

I’ve told

of her bedroom

can hear my phone vibrate from inside, right on the table

told her about Jimmy and she told me she didn’t give a damn.

any other place where I was, she would have definitely come to me. However, she and I had show up here unless I gave her permission to do so, even as

agreement that she would

reached out to Frank, begging him to speak to me on her behalf.

but I at least expect her to respect what they mean to me and show a little compassion.

but for now,

been blowing up my messages on all my social media platforms, every place

but

so easy for me

on my black smart pants, I begin buttoning up my long–sleeved white shirt and call my father–in–law.

daughter has a husband like you,” he says with gratitude from the other end of the line. “Thank you for taking care

honest, I didn’t even do

been taking care of her. I even know how you’ve barely left her side.

I look in

y tone gentle

have to thank me. She’s my

always trust you on that.

You

u too.”

as the call ends, my smile fades and I shake my head at what I have to go through just to keep

I

I want, this will

see myself spending the rest of my

I

suit, I brush my hair back just to accentuate the sharp features of my face. This is my favorite look. I know I’m just going to the hospital but I still

press outside the hospital but knowing him, he didn’t listen to me. That’s why in case

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