Chapter 27

Vanessa

Had I actually taken it easy with my injured leg, I wouldn’t be going through this right now, but if I’m being honest, I have no regrets. I wanted to see the hospital, the children and everyone around. It was my first time here so it was still worth it.

I know I should be in that boardroom right now as that would also be my first briefing, but since it’s not too important and I know what Deininic’s talking to them about, I can always join them next time. Also, I already met them.

Trying not to exert too much pressure on my call, Hean back in my seat, placing my hands on the other two seats on my sides as I extend my leg

“Is there anything you need, Mrs Richards?” one of the bodyguards asks as he comes closer.

“Not for now.

I close my eyes to take a few deep breaths and just then, I imagine the children’s faces and it makes me smile. I was actually a little nervous because I was interacting with them for the first time. I didn’t know how they would receive me, but I’m glad they liked me.

I made sure to take note of everything they want. It looks like I have a lot of work to do and I’m so excited for it. I even look forward to going

to the orphanage.

As I continue thinking about them, I hear footsteps so I look over to the right. When I see Frank approaching, I notice he’s furrowed his eyebrows at me.

“What are you doing here?” he asks. “Shouldn’t you be inside the boardroom?”

“I ran into a little bit of trouble.”

“A little?” He scoffs, looking at my leg which I’ve left suspended. “Let me guess, you overdid it, right?”

“Yes, but I don’t regret it.”

“Let me see that.” He attempts to crouch down.

“No, it’s okay. You’re actually supposed to be in the boardroom.”

Straightening up, he says, “I know that, but let me see how bad it is.”

“It’s okay. You don’t have to worry.”

He chuckles dismissively.

“You two, stand over there and make sure no one

no one comes through this hallway,” he instructs the bodyguards.

“Yes, Sir!” They both say in unison as they leave.

Once I’m alone with him, he crouches down right in front of me and places his hand on my ankle while the other one wraps around my foot.

“Frank, you really don’t have to do this for me.”

“I just want to see how bad it is. That way,

doctor for

aren’t close, he keeps on

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on my call, then begins massaging gently “Does that

“Surprisingly, it doesn’t.”

“Really?”

“Yes

trails off, then adds more

still

feel that pain when you step on this foot for support. Other than that, it’s okay.

my calf, his eyes lingering on my leg and I’m sure I

charging towards us with wide

drops his hands.

right now.” The scowl on Dominic’s face

says to him. “I was

said step aside.” Dominic repeats

Frank nods as he

me, he crouches down and holds onto my leg with the same scowl, his shoulders rising and falling from his heavy breathing.

was that reaction? I’ve never seen him so mad, not even when I got in the way of his plans to go and pick up Carmella at the airport.

that bad?” His voice is so gentle and laced with concern that I actually press my lips together for

but I think I’ve put too much pressure on it.”

told you to take it easy, but you didn’t

I made it until

He chuckles.

at the hospital,” Frank chimes in,

look in his direction. My eyes even widen in surprise as I wonder if this is all because he was touching me. Could it be

to get to the limousine. I’m even ready to move from my

using this wheelchair,” he

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Chapter 27

“Why not?”

in mind. Stand up.”

“What?”

your good

“Uh…. okay.”

my arms around his neck.

I whisper

matter, I’m not

out there on a wheelchair.”

few onlookers covering their mouths to hide their smiles and giggles.

but seems to keep a distance. Dominic’s

questions about Penelope. Frank might

all their questions,

all noticed

Richards, did

her pain from me until the very end. I don’t even

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