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.

for them and he still is. He’s even paying their school bills and spends time with them whenever he can. The joy he brings to them is undeniable. I hate

more minutes with them, I receive a call from my dad.

for long because the children are already

the line. “I hear the

Are you really alright? You’re coughing again.”

fun with

with a sigh.

that, I return to the children, joining a

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

healthy,” I

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Richards always makes sure everyone here

thing about just how much he cares for the children and I believe them, because I’ve seen

it’s time to serve the food,

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

look over at the other chefs and they try to mind their own business, because according to everyone here, she’s my friend. To

away. Also,

and stands next to me since I’m right at the end. She even takes pictures

whisper to her with

smiling back at me.

her by pulling on her

says, twisting her

and rush to pick up Billy, who looks up

him, gently touching his hair.