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.

how much 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.

with them, I receive a call from my dad. I still

for long because the children are already

the line. “I hear the children’s excitement in the background. I was just checking

Are you really alright? You’re

me. Have fun with the children.”

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

I return to the children, joining a different group

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

looks so healthy,” I say to the

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“Mr Richards always makes sure everyone here is well

even the gardeners say the same thing about just how much he

the food, the children begin to line up.

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

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

too far away.

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 what we’re serving.

whisper to her with

fake smiling back

not even lined up yet, smiles as he nudges her by pulling on her dress, and she instantly shoves him to the floor with no hesitation.

me!” she says, twisting

my post and rush to pick up Billy, who looks

assure him, gently touching his hair.