The Daring Billionaire’s Wife

Chapter 58

Vanessa

Looking behind me seems to be for nothing as I only spot a man in his work suit and cap dragging the trash bag. But even with that, I look all around again, wondering what made Carmella run off like that when she seemed shocked. I guess I must have missed it.

While I think about what it possibly could’ve been, I tilt my head with wonder. It takes me a moment to go back inside, and that’s when the man dragging the trash speaks to me.

“Vanessa?”

I instantly narrow my eyes, processing what I just heard. How dare he address me informally when I don’t even know who he is? I’m Mrs Richards to everyone here.

Ready to give him a piece of my mind, I make my way over to him while he continues to drag the trash. He also seems to be coming straight to me.

Just as I get close enough, he takes off his cap and I can’t believe my eyes. I even stop in my tracks. I’m not just looking at an old friend of mine, but my high school boyfriend. He looks so thin and older than he should. His hair also seems to be falling out.

“Patrick Kentworth?” I say to him, my eyes wide in shock. I even struggle to close my mouth.

This is nothing to brag about, but I’m glad you’re one of the few people who can still tell that it’s me.”

“It’s… it’s really you.” I’m unable to hide just how unexpected this is for me as I look at him from head to toe.

“It is. You don’t have to say much. I know exactly what you’re trying to say. I can tell by the way you’re looking at me.”

“Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to look at you like I was judging you or anything.”

you’re doing so well for yourself and now you’re married to the

to smile and have small talk with me, but I’m not buying

I scan him from head to toe

just about to ask, but considering how

“Don’t worry al

I assure him.

down together on a bench and he sighs deeply,

already interested in someone

“Oh, you’re married?”

and I lost everything. I’ve been struggling to get by ever since, and the fact that I spotted you just

voice is gentle. “I want you to know that I never held a grudge

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that I thought I wanted, but it turned out to be a nightmare. I married the devil. There are people in this world who are just pure

nod, thinking about what Carmella just did to little

what? Talking to you like this has really made me have a sense of peace when it comes to you. I also believe things change in life. But for me, one thing has stayed the same for years. I still plan to make her pay for everything she did

and I look around but can’t see anything, so I focus on Patrick again. “Do

looking for her. I found her not too long ago. You

Hey, did

I’m an

to

to work in any company for long because of my drinking problem. I take out my frustrations on

what? Give me a call whenever you can and