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.

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 it but I’m even more certain of the

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

long because the children

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

alright? You’re coughing

mind me. Have fun with

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

to the children, joining

done spending time with them, I head over to the kitchen and join the chefs. I don’t mind cooking with them and there’s a

and looks so healthy,” I say

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always makes sure everyone here is well

just how much he cares for the children and I believe them, because I’ve seen it with my

to serve the food, the children begin to

struts in while striking a pose for her phone, her

at the other chefs and they try to mind their own business, because according to everyone here, she’s my friend. To be honest, I’m actually embarrassed that this

far away. Also, I know that even talking to her

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

yourself, I whisper to

she whispers, fake smiling back at me.

who’s not even lined up yet, smiles as he nudges her by pulling on her dress, and she instantly shoves him to the floor with no hesitation.

she says, twisting

post and rush to pick up Billy, who looks up at Carmella with

gently