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.

paying their school bills and spends time with them whenever he can. The joy he brings to them is undeniable. I hate

with them, I receive a call from my dad. I still excuse myself but it’s not so easy to stay away from

I can’t talk for long because the children are

the line. “I hear the children’s excitement in the background. I was just checking up on you.”

Are you really alright?

mind me. Have fun with the

sigh. Had his cough really

with that, I return to the children,

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 on my apron.

looks so healthy,” I say to the main chef,

“Mr Richards always makes sure everyone here

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

serve the food, the children begin to line up.

a pose for her phone, her

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

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

us, Carmella comes right to the front and stands next to me since I’m right at the end. She even takes

stop embarrassing yourself, I whisper to her with a fake

smiling back at

as he nudges her by pulling on her dress, and she instantly shoves him

me!” she says, twisting

to pick up Billy, who looks up at Carmella with

it’s alright,” I assure him, gently touching his hair. “Are you

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