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 whenever he can. The joy he brings to them is undeniable. I hate

spending a few more minutes with them, I receive a call from my dad. I still excuse myself but it’s

the children

some strain from the other end of the line. “I hear the

you really alright? You’re

me. Have fun

at the screen with a sigh. Had his cough really been something to worry

to the children, joining

cooking with them and there’s a lot on the menu

healthy,” I say to the main

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replies. “Mr Richards always makes sure

speak so highly of Dominic, even the gardeners say the same thing about just how much he cares for the children and I believe them, because

the food, the children begin to

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

own business, because according to everyone here, she’s my friend. To be honest, I’m actually embarrassed

tell her to stop because she’s too far away. Also, I know

children are served their food by us, Carmella comes right to the front and stands next to me since I’m right at the end. She even takes pictures of what we’re

embarrassing yourself, I whisper to her

whispers, fake smiling back at me.

smiles as he nudges her by pulling on her dress, and she instantly shoves him to

touch me!” she says, twisting her

pick up Billy, who looks up

it’s alright,” I assure him, gently touching