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,

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

keeps on insisting, so I let him check.

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

“Surprisingly, it doesn’t.”

“Really?”

“Yes

case……..” He trails off, then adds

I still

when you step on this foot for

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

other direction, he’s charging towards us with wide footsteps as he looks at Frank. “What

hands. “I was just”

scowl on Dominic’s face is something I’ve never

to him. “I was

said step aside.”

hands in defeat, Frank nods as he

my leg with

seen him so mad, not

concern

don’t think so, but I think I’ve put too much pressure

take it easy, but you didn’t listen to

least I made it until

He chuckles.

at the hospital,” Frank chimes

friend off and doesn’t even 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 that he’s being possessive right now?

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

not using this wheelchair,” he

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“Why not?”

have something else in

“What?”

on your good foot.”

“Uh…. okay.”

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

whisper to him. “Everyone’s watching!”

I’m not taking

you out there

i spot a few onlookers covering their mouths to hide their smiles and giggles.

but seems to keep a distance. Dominic’s

about Penelope. Frank might have already briefed them,

all their questions, the subject changes.

noticed she’s no longer on

did something

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

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