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.

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 to admit it but I’m even more certain of the fact

from my dad. I still excuse

the children are already calling for

can tell,” he says with some strain from the other end of the line. “I

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

me. Have fun

sigh. Had his cough really been

children, joining a different group this time.

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

and looks so healthy,”

makes

just the chefs who speak so highly of Dominic, even the gardeners say the same thing about just how much he

the food, the children

a pose for her

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

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

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

embarrassing yourself, I whisper to her with

she whispers, fake smiling

afittle boy named Billy, who’s not even lined up yet, smiles as he nudges her by pulling on her dress, and she instantly shoves him to the

she says, twisting her

rush to pick up Billy, who looks up at Carmella with

I assure him, gently touching his hair. “Are you hurt?”

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