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.

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 to admit

dad. I still excuse myself

the children are already calling for me.”

the other end of the line. “I hear

really alright? You’re

me. Have fun with the children.”

call, I look down at the screen with a sigh. Had his cough really been something to worry

with that, I return to the children, joining a different

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.

has everything and looks so healthy,” I say

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makes sure everyone here is

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

the food, the

the same time, Carmella struts in while striking a pose for

at the other chefs and they try to mind their own business, because according to everyone here,

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

next to me since I’m right at the end. She even

stop embarrassing yourself, I whisper to her with a fake

she whispers, fake smiling

as he nudges her by pulling

twisting her face in disgust.

to pick up Billy, who

assure him, gently touching