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 still is. He’s even paying their school bills and spends time with them whenever he can. The joy he brings

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

the children are already calling for

the other end of the line. “I hear the children’s

alright? You’re coughing

Have fun

down at the screen with a sigh. Had his

the children, joining a different group this

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

everything and looks so healthy,” I say to the main

replies. “Mr Richards always makes sure

not just the chefs who speak so highly of Dominic, even the gardeners say the same thing about just how much he cares for the children and I believe them, because

it’s time to serve the food, the children begin to line

struts in while striking a pose for her phone, her

business, because according to everyone here, she’s my friend. To be honest, I’m actually embarrassed that this is how

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

the children are served their food by us, Carmella comes right to the front and stands next to me since I’m right

embarrassing yourself, I whisper to

whispers, fake smiling back

her by pulling on her dress, and she

me!” she says, twisting her face in disgust.

abandon my post and rush to pick up

gently touching his hair.

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