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.

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

a call from my dad. I still excuse myself but

for long because the children are

he says with some strain from the other end of the line. “I hear the children’s excitement in the background. I was just

Are you really alright? You’re coughing

me. Have fun with

a sigh. Had

to the children, joining a different group this time.

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

so healthy,” I

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she replies. “Mr Richards always makes sure everyone here is

gardeners say the same thing about just how much he cares

the food,

same time, Carmella struts in while striking a pose for

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

too far away. Also,

to the front and stands next to me since

I whisper to

fake smiling back

then, 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

me!” she says, twisting her

pick up

assure him, gently