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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going to be your babysitter with that

told you that

you come with me and experience pain, you won’t be

more than enough for someone

be fine. We can go

breakfast.” She

es her arms.

going to be your first public appearance as my wife. I expect you to carry yourself in a certain way. You’re not just going to be representing me, but the entire family

Chapter 22

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

H

you say.” She nods while on

that leg problem just so she could stay in bed all day. Now she’s gone back to

d her a

I’ve

of her bedroom so I can return

bedroom door, I can hear my phone vibrate from inside, right

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

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 Vanessa’s friend.

she

him to speak to

to love those children with all her heart, but I at least

to her but for now, it’ll have to wait.

messages on all my social media platforms, every place she can

her messages have the same content–countless apologies, but it’s not going to be so easy

so easy for me to forget.

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

so glad my daughter has a husband like you,” he says with gratitude from the other

being honest, I

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

smile as I look in

y tone gentle

thank me. She’s my wife. I’ll always take care

you on that. Have a good day.”

You

u too.”

what I have

how much I care about

this will definitely be a

the rest of my life

I

the sharp features of my face. This is my favorite look. I know I’m just going to the hospital but I still want to look dashing,

him, he didn’t listen to

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