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 spends time with them whenever he can. The joy he brings to them is undeniable. I hate to

minutes with them, I receive a call from my dad. I

the children are already

tell,” he says with some strain from the other end of the line. “I hear the children’s excitement in the background. I was just

Are you really alright? You’re

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 a different

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

menu has everything and looks so healthy,” I say to the main chef, impressed.

always makes

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

to serve the food, the children begin to

while striking a

mind their own business, because according to everyone here, she’s my

away. Also, I know that

right to the front and stands next to me

I whisper to

fake smiling back

up yet, smiles as he nudges her by pulling on her dress, and she instantly shoves him to the floor

twisting

to pick up Billy, who looks

alright,” I assure him, gently touching his hair.

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