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 to admit it but I’m

my dad. I still excuse myself but it’s not

talk for long because the children are already calling for me.”

end of the line. “I hear the children’s excitement in the background. I was

alright? You’re

Have fun with

sigh. Had his

I return to the children, joining a different group this

head over to the kitchen and join the chefs. I don’t mind cooking with them and

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

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replies. “Mr Richards always makes sure

the gardeners say the same thing about just how much he cares for the

it’s time to serve the food, the

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

and they try to mind their own business, because according to everyone here, she’s my friend. To be honest, I’m actually embarrassed that this is

too far away. Also, I know that even talking

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

whisper to her with

smiling back at me.

up yet, smiles as he nudges her by

says, twisting her face

to pick up Billy, who looks

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