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.

much all these children love Dominic. He’s done so much for them and he still is. He’s even paying their school bills and spends time with them whenever he can. The joy he brings to them

few more minutes with them, I receive a call from my dad. I still excuse myself but it’s not so easy to stay away

long because the children are already

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

really alright? You’re coughing

mind me. Have fun with the children.”

the call, I look down at the screen with a sigh.

I return to the children, joining a different

the chefs. I don’t mind cooking with them and there’s a lot on the menu to be prepared. I’m already so into

everything and looks so healthy,” I say to

replies. “Mr Richards always makes sure everyone here is

the gardeners say the same thing about just how much he cares for the children and I believe

the food,

time, Carmella struts in while striking a pose for

their own business, because according to everyone here, she’s my friend. To be honest, I’m

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

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

yourself, I whisper to her with a fake

fake smiling back at

up yet, smiles as he nudges her by pulling on her

touch me!” she says, twisting her face in disgust.

abandon my post and rush to pick up Billy, who looks up at Carmella with fear.

assure him, gently touching his hair.

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