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.”

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

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

scan him from head to toe again, wondering why he’s

course. I was just about to ask, but considering how

“Don’t worry al

it.” I assure

down together on a bench and he sighs deeply, giving me a painful smile with his yellow

interested in someone else. She was from another town, guess I fell for her because of how wild she was. We dated for a few years

“Oh, you’re married?”

everything. I’ve been struggling to get by ever since, and

you.” My voice is gentle. “I want you to know that I never

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I wanted, but it turned

thinking about what Carmella just did to

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

can’t see anything, so I focus on Patrick again. “Do

long ago. You know what? I

Hey, did you go to college?”

I’m an accountant

don’t want to sound

seem to work

call whenever