The Daring Billionaire’s Wife

Chapter 57

Vanessa

I know Dominic gave me a heads up of what to expect at the orphanage, but it’s still overwhelming.

Even with that, it’s nothing I can’t handle. The children are all lovely and of course, the little ones are very adorable, especially when they cling into me.

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far, I’ve read a few books to them and they always seem to want more.

As for Carmella, I’ve barely seen her around and each time that have, she’s just standing at a distance, taking pictures. I really don’t know what she’s here for and I can’t believe she actually convinced Dominic that she wants to be here because of the children. Is he really that blinded by her?

While I’m in the middle of reading another book to the children outside, I spot Carmella again, taking more pictures and changing the scenery. I shouldn’t even be pay attention to her. She’s none of my concern, so I look back at the book and finish reading.

Despite how long I’ve been doing this, I’m still so enthusiastic about it and at the end, I say, “And they lived happily ever aftert

Everyone gives a round of applause, except the little girl in my arms. I only started holding her not too long ago.

“What’s wrong, sweetie?” I ask, my voice gentle.

“Is Mr Richards really not able to visit us today?” she asks, her voice and big eyes filled with longing.

“He really can’t make it today.” I smile.

I look around as I once again tell them he’ll be here another day, and they all have these gloomy faces.

them and he still is. He’s even paying their school bills and spends time with them whenever he can.

few more minutes with them, I receive a call from my dad. I still excuse myself

for long because the children are

can tell,” he says with some strain from the other end of the line. “I hear the

alright? You’re

mind me. Have fun with the children.”

he ends the call, I look down at the screen with a sigh. Had his cough

children, joining a different group this time.

time with them, I head over to the kitchen and join the chefs. I don’t mind cooking with them and there’s a lot on the menu to be prepared. I’m already so into it that I

menu has everything and looks so healthy,” I say to

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is, she replies. “Mr Richards always makes sure everyone here is

even the gardeners say the same thing about just

to serve the food, the children

Carmella struts in while striking a pose for her phone, her heels clicking

to everyone here,

because she’s too far away. Also,

next to me since I’m right at

embarrassing yourself, I whisper to her

smiling back at me.

he nudges her by pulling on her dress, and she instantly

says, twisting

and rush to pick up Billy, who

it’s alright,” I assure him, gently touching his hair. “Are