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.

with them whenever he can. The joy he brings to them is undeniable. I hate to admit it but I’m even more

few more minutes with them, I receive a call from my dad. I still excuse myself but it’s

long because the children are already calling

strain from the other end of the line. “I hear the children’s excitement in the background. I was just checking up on

alright? You’re coughing

me. Have fun with the

I look down at the screen with a sigh. Had

with that, I return to the children, joining a

the kitchen and join the chefs. I don’t mind cooking with them and there’s a lot on the

and looks so healthy,” I say to the main

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replies. “Mr Richards always makes

highly of Dominic, even the gardeners say the same thing about just how much he cares

food, the children begin to

struts in while striking a pose for her phone, her heels

their own business, because according to everyone

too far away. Also, I know that even

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

stop embarrassing yourself, I whisper to her with a

fake smiling back at

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

she says, twisting

to pick up Billy, who looks up at Carmella with

it’s alright,” I assure him, gently