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.

much 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

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

the children are already calling

other end of the line. “I

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

fun with the

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

the children, joining a different group

done spending time with them, I head over 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

so healthy,” I say to the main chef, impressed.

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makes sure

say the same thing about just how much he cares for the children and I believe them, because

the food, the children

Carmella struts in while striking a pose

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

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

and stands next

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

whispers, fake smiling back at

named Billy, who’s not even lined up yet, smiles as he nudges her by pulling on her

says, twisting her face in disgust.

rush to pick up Billy, who looks up

alright,” I assure him, gently touching