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.

done so much for them and he still is. He’s even paying their school bills and spends time with them

receive a call from my dad. I still excuse myself but it’s not so easy

for long because the children are

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

Are you really alright?

me. Have fun with

at the screen with a sigh. Had his cough really been something to worry about,

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

time 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 already so

and looks so healthy,” I say

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she replies. “Mr Richards always makes sure

thing about just how much he cares for

it’s time to serve the food, the children

struts in while striking a pose for her phone, her heels clicking loudly.

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

stop because she’s too far away.

the front and stands next to me since I’m right

embarrassing yourself, I whisper to her

she whispers, fake smiling back at me.

afittle boy named Billy, who’s not even lined up yet, smiles as he nudges her by

me!” she says, twisting her face

up Billy, who

alright,” I assure him, gently