Chapter 34
Dominic
I want to strongly defend Carmella right now, but that’s the last thing I’d ever want to do in this situation.
To cut the story short, I place my hand on my father’s shoulder. “We should join everyone downstairs.”
“Nice try, but you’re not fooling me.” His expression softens as he points at me with raised eyebrows. “I know you only want to go back to your wife.”
a
I fake a smile as we walk out together. “You definitely got me there.”
As we head downstairs, my father’s on the phone so he slows down, but I don’t, it’s because I’ve just heard laughter and those voices sound too specific. Quickly, I turn at the comer and I see Vanessa alone with Jake in the hallway. He’s standing so close to her that I poke my cheek.
I widen the distance of my strides to get to them and I can see him constantly feasting his eyes on her figure. Whatever he’s saying to her, she seems to be enjoying it. She never laughs like that with me.
When s
she sees me, she clears her throat. “Hey, babe.“”
The moment I’m close enough, I wrap my arm around her waist as a first step to establish boundaries, then look down at her.
I need to speak to Jake in private so how about you join the others, hmm?”
“Sure.” She nods:
Before let!
and her eyes widen a little in surprise, but she
few seconds and when I look over at Jake, he has his lower lip between his
him with
I’m standing right here?”
takes a step back
keep looking at like that.”
know. And you’re lucky she’s your wife. Otherwise, I’d
you say it because I know
proudly nods. “Well, you’ve only spoken the truth,
were you and Vanessa talking about?” I cross my arms, narrowing
“Seriously?” He scoffs
“Answer the question.”
about me becoming an uncle. I
expression softens a little and I drop my crossed
because of
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Vanessa.”
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“Hey, watch it.”
on, I’m
he’ll spoil my children and I just let him
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