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.

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

a call from my dad. I still excuse myself but it’s not so

the

the other end of the line. “I hear the children’s excitement in the background. I was just checking up on

alright? You’re coughing again.”

Have fun with the

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

the children, joining a different group

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 put

looks so healthy,” I say to the

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“Mr Richards always makes sure everyone here is well

Dominic, even the gardeners say the same thing about just how much he cares for the children and I believe them, because I’ve seen

time to serve the food, the children begin to line

a pose for her phone, her heels clicking

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

can’t even tell her to stop because she’s too far away. Also,

the children are served their food by us, Carmella comes right to the front and stands next to

yourself, I whisper to her with

she whispers, fake smiling

yet, smiles as he nudges her by

twisting her face in disgust.

and rush to pick up

him, gently touching