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.

so much for them 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

them, I receive a call from my dad. I

can’t talk for long because the children

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

Are you really alright? You’re coughing again.”

mind me. Have fun with

look down at the screen with a sigh. Had his cough really

that, I 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

and looks so healthy,” I say

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

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

the food, the children

striking a pose for her phone, her heels

other chefs and they try to mind their own business, because according to everyone here, she’s my

away. Also, I know that even talking to

comes right to the front and stands next to me since I’m right at the end. She even takes pictures of what

better stop embarrassing yourself, I whisper

fake smiling

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

twisting her

to pick up Billy, who looks up at Carmella with fear.

alright,” I assure him, gently touching his

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