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.

spends time with them whenever he can. The joy he brings to them

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

talk for long because the children are already

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

really alright? You’re

me. Have fun with the children.”

sigh. Had his cough really been something to worry about, he would’ve told

return to the children, joining a different

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

and looks so healthy,”

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

just how much he cares for the children and I believe them, because I’ve seen it with my own

time to serve the food, the children begin to line up.

a pose for her phone, her heels clicking loudly.

to everyone here, she’s

away. Also,

next to me since I’m right at the end. She even takes pictures of what we’re

yourself, I whisper to her with a fake smile.

fake smiling back at me.

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 him to the floor with

she says, twisting her

pick up

I assure him, gently touching his hair.