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 to admit it but I’m even more certain of the fact that

my dad. I

I can’t talk for long because the children

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

Are you really alright?

me. Have fun with

the screen with a sigh. Had his

children, joining

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

looks so healthy,”

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

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 I’ve seen it with my own

to serve the food,

struts in while striking a pose

they try to mind their own business, because according to everyone here,

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

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

embarrassing yourself, I whisper to her with a fake

whispers, fake smiling

afittle boy named Billy, who’s not even lined up yet, smiles as he nudges her by pulling

me!” she says, twisting her

rush to pick up Billy, who

gently touching his hair.

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