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,

arrange the doctor for you since you’re already here.”

the two of us aren’t close, he keeps on

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hand on my call, then begins massaging gently “Does that hurt?

“Surprisingly, it doesn’t.”

“Really?”

“Yes

off, then adds more

I still feel nothing.”

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

my calf, his eyes lingering on my leg and I’m sure I see him smirk even if

towards

his hands. “I

aside, right now.” The scowl on Dominic’s face is something I’ve

to him. “I was just

said step aside.”

in defeat, Frank nods as he steps aside.

my leg

racing. What was that reaction? I’ve never seen him so mad, not even when I got in the way of his plans to

His voice is so gentle and laced with concern that I

but I think I’ve put too

you to take it easy,

it until the end.”

He chuckles.

she’s already here at the hospital,” Frank chimes in, “I suggested that

harshly cuts his best friend off and doesn’t even look in his direction. My eyes even widen in surprise as I wonder if this is all because

of the doctors examines me, she provides a wheelchair for me so I can use it to get to the limousine. I’m even ready to move from my spot and sit in it, but Dominic crosses his arms and shakes his

this wheelchair,” he says.

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“Why not?”

else in mind. Stand

“What?”

on your good

“Uh…. okay.”

scoops me up bridal style and I instantly wrap my arms around his neck. It takes

doing?” I whisper to him. “Everyone’s

I’m

you out there on

hallways, i spot a few onlookers covering their mouths to hide their smiles

behind us but seems to keep a distance. Dominic’s barely spoken to

press rush over and start taking pictures and asking questions about Penelope. Frank might have already briefed them, but they seem to want to hear from

answers all their questions, the subject

We’ve all noticed she’s no longer on her

Richards, did something

from me

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