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

you that

come with me

done more than enough for

I’ll be fine. We can go toge

after breakfast.” She

es her arms.

her. “This is going to be your first public appearance as my wife. I

Chapter 22

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

H

She nods

she could stay in

d her a

I’ve

her bedroom

phone vibrate from inside, right on the table where I left it. I already know

the night I told her about Jimmy and she told me she didn’t give a damn. I just couldn’t deal with

would have definitely come to me. However, she and I had show

that she

to Frank, begging him to speak to me on her behalf. However, nothing can change

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

I’ll have to talk to her but for

my social media platforms, every place she can possibly

apologies, but it’s not going to be so

easy for me

begin buttoning up my long–sleeved white shirt and call my father–in–law. While it’s on speaker, I give

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

I’m being honest, I didn’t even do

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

look

y tone gentle

to thank me. She’s my wife.

always trust you on that.

You

u too.”

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

how much I care about Vanessa.

I want, this will definitely be a thing of the past.

myself spending the rest of my

I

just to accentuate the sharp features of my face. This is my favorite look. I know I’m

hospital but knowing him, he

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