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.

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

from my dad. I

for long because the children are already calling

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

really alright? You’re coughing again.”

fun with the

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

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

head over to the kitchen and join the chefs. I don’t mind cooking with them

so healthy,” I

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

say the same thing about just how much he cares for the children and I believe them, because

it’s time to serve the food, the children begin to line up.

Carmella struts in while striking a pose for

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 is

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

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

yourself, I whisper to her with a fake

she whispers, fake smiling back at

who’s not even lined up yet, smiles as he nudges her by pulling on her dress, and she instantly shoves him to the

she says, twisting her face in

my post and rush to pick up Billy, who looks

it’s alright,” I assure him, gently