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

a few more minutes with them, I receive a call from my dad. I still excuse myself but it’s not

I can’t talk for long because the children are already calling for me.”

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

really alright? You’re coughing again.”

me. Have fun with

the screen with a sigh. Had his cough

that, I return to the children, joining a different group this

with them, 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

looks so healthy,” I

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

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

food, the children begin to

in while striking a pose

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

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

served their food by us, Carmella comes right to the front and stands next

whisper to her with a

smiling back

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

touch me!” she says, twisting

my post and rush to pick up Billy, who looks

I assure him, gently