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.

all these children love Dominic. He’s done so much for them and he still is. He’s even paying their school bills and spends time with them whenever he can. The

minutes with them, I receive a call from my dad. I still excuse myself but it’s not so easy to stay

I can’t talk for long because the children are already

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

alright? You’re coughing again.”

mind me. Have fun with

down at the screen with a sigh.

return to the children,

to the kitchen and join the chefs. I don’t mind cooking with them and there’s a lot on the

so healthy,” I say to

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always makes sure

gardeners say the same thing about just how much he cares for the children and I believe them, because I’ve seen it with my own eyes.

the food, the children begin to line

same time, Carmella struts in while striking a pose for

own business, because according to everyone here, she’s my friend. To be honest, I’m actually embarrassed that this is how she’s conducting herself.

tell her to stop because she’s too far away. Also, I know that even talking to her will be

food by us, Carmella comes right to the front and stands next to me since I’m right at the end. She

better stop embarrassing yourself, I whisper to her with a fake smile.

she whispers, fake smiling back at

not even lined up yet, smiles as he nudges her by pulling on her dress,

she says, twisting her

and rush to pick up Billy, who looks up at

him, gently