The Daring Billionaire’s Wife

Chapter 56

Dominic

Putting aside what just happened in Vanessa’s bedroom with Carmella, Vanessa and I are currently in an awkward place, at least on my end.

That’s why before I even got home, I had spoken to my babe so she could move in and stay with me in this house for a few days. I felt that being alone with Vanessa wouldn’t be good for me

There was that morning at the table when we had breakfast together for the first time while sitting far apart. I was still bothered by what had happened between us while on her bed.

I had actually made efforts to move past it, but what made it difficult was when James showed me that sexy clip and asked if I was attracted to her. I could’ve easily just said no to him, but I said nothing at all in response. That has made me hate myself a little.

I thought having Carmella stay here for a while would clear my mind. I could’ve easily just stayed with her at her apartment, or just avoided Vanessa as much as possible since we rarely see each other while in the house. However, that’s not enough. Even while I was away from Vanessa for three days, it wasn’t enough. I don’t want to feel this way about her.

Carmella was also excited to come here and stay with me. She saw it as the perfect opportunity to remind Vanessa that I’m her man, which I’m looking forward to.

But all that drive I once had to see Vanessa miserable and in tears is really gone now. I still don’t mind making one or two harsh remarks, but I just don’t have it in me to be as I was before. Maybe it’s because of all she’s been doing for the children at the hospital, and all she’s yet to do. Maybe it’s also because of her own sorrow, which I witnessed and comforted her. I don’t know.

Right now, Carmella’s still waiting for my response as to why I’m not who I was before, and it takes me a moment to come up with something.

“The fact that you can’t even answer me speaks volumes,” she says, tapping her foot with a glare.

“Speaks volumes of what?” I ask, finally snapping out of it..

“You’ve really gone soft.”

“Bullshit.”

Then how do you explain the sudden change?”

“Look, it’s not sudden. I just have more important things going on right now, okay? I don’t have time for anything I’d consider less important.”

“Less important?” Her eyes blaze with fury. “Is that what you call putting that b… that thing in her place! So what’s next, huh? Are you going to make me apologize to her for what I did?

“No. Sending you outside was enough for you to learn your lesson.”

“You’ve never done such a thing to me before.” She pouts.

“That’s because 1–didn’t have to. Don’t make me do that ever again, alright?”

“Whatever.” She looks away

*I’ll be right back. I need to speak to Vanessa

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“About what?”

to the

it earlier and now more than ever, I refuse to go with her

you

– taking

side. Besides, you two are supposed to act as friends and this will put you in good books with my

arms around me. “I really want your family to love me, but especially your

a kiss

few seconds, wondering what I’m getting myself into. Carmella’s still under the impression that we’ll be getting married soon, and that’s why she wants to learn to bond with

wanted to tell her what the truth actually is, but I haven’t yet had the opportunity since I was away. I didn’t want to do it over the phone.

change in plans, I still want her to get to interact with the children

away from my bedroom door, I head over to Vanessa’s

is it?” she

be?” I glare like

soon as she opens the door, my mind goes blank for a few seconds. She’s in a bathrobe and her wet hair is framing her freshly washed face. Fuck.

she asks, stepping away from the door

close the door behind me. “First of all, Carmella’s staying here for a

her wet hair. “You’re telling that to the wrong person. What’s the second

on the way her hair clumps together while wet, just like that night when we were both drunk and

going to the orphanage together,” I say to her.

“No.”

to be friends. Besides, she wants to be around children.”

into laughter. “And you believe that?”

fuck are you trying to say

but she’s

be working on a baby soon, so keep your mouth shut until I tell

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her? It’s not like there’s anything to

smile as I face the floor. Vanessa obviously doesn’t know me. That’s why I’ve decided to not even bother telling her what

say anything.” I warn

“I won’t.”

Vanessa

for the orphanage, and feel like heading to the elevator right away, but I need to talk to Dominic first.

other choice, I knock on his

Are you

only a few seconds, the door opens and I’m looking right at Carmella. She’s

get my man’s attention? It’s not going to work. Just go.” She

my head high, I say, “I see you’ve lost my

scowls. “You fur-”

in my house. Dominic warned you?

finally coming to the door and standing behind

to talk to you before I leave, I say

you want to talk to my

and keep my eyes on him. “It’s