Chapter 47
Dominic
Only because Vanessa’s drunk right now, it makes it difficult to even be offended by what she’s just said to me.
I guess this is the perfect opportunity for me to find out just how she feels, and keep her distracted from her sorrow.
“You really put up with my shit because of your dad?” I ask, a hint of amusement in my tone.
“Yeah, otherwise, I wouldn’t even be here right now. You’re just an asshole and you would be a complete asshole if not for one thing”
“And what’s that?” I’m surprised I’m still taking no offense.
“It’s only because of how compassionate you are about the children. That’s the only reason I haven’t labeled you as a complete asshole.”
I still don’t even know how to feel about it, but it makes me chuckle silently.
“Seeing the way you care about those children even when they’re not yours, you’ll be a great dad.”
Is she seriously complimenting me
me right now? I don’t even want to ask, scared of
“Dominic?”
“Hmm?”
“Are you and I really going to start a family together?”
“Yes we are. I’m just waiting for the right moment.”
“The right moment.” She scoffs and I sense a little bit of pain in her voice.
“What is it?”
“That’s a statement I used to say to myself a lot before I met you. I always wanted to keep my virginity for my husband, the love of my life. That’s why I would always tell myself that it would be the right moment, but I’m stuck with you and you’ll be my first and last.””
that I
like you don’t want me to touch you,” I say to her, my hand firmly on her shoulder which no
going to allow it is so
“Otherwise, I’m not
“Bullshit.”
it. I’m not attracted
how many ladies
them. I’m really not attracted
bullshit. What’s there not to like about
questions, I’m obviously just trying to make her feel better
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Chapter 47
still see the tears in her eyes, which have also smeared part
she scans
you looking at?”
to see if there’s anything to like about you.”
I have news for you. I’m not attracted to
mean nothing to
17%2
place my thumb on her cheek and wipe away her tears, then repeat my action on the other side of her face with the back of my hand.
as I pull my hand back, she moves her face closer and rests her head
think you’re doing?” I ask, not moving
there’s anything to like about your face and you know what? There is.”
“And what’s that?”
the shape of your nose, your forehead, your thick
“That’s it?”
else do you want
more you can
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