The Daring Billionaire’s Wife

Chapter 62

Vanessa

It’s been over six hours since Dominic left and he hasn’t yet returned home. Now, it’s already 7 in the evening-

After I told him what happened at the orphanage, he immediately stormed out of the house without saying a word to me and drove off by himself.

I don’t know what he’s been up to since then, but it felt like lie believed me. I don’t want to get my hopes up, but it felt that way. There was a look in his eyes I had never seen before.

And since he left, I haven’t run into Carmella. It’s probably because for the most part, I’ve been in my own bedroom, keeping myself busy on my laptop.

Just as I step out of the shower, I hear a car outside and my first thought is that Dominic’s back. But the moment I look outside the window, my eyes widen at the car that has just pulled up. My mother–in–law’s here.

I’m actually surprised she came. I was talking to her on the phone not too long ago after she said she couldn’t reach Dominic and I couldn’t either. I didn’t know she was already on her way here.

And I’ve just realized she doesn’t know that Carmella’s staying here for now, Well, so what if she finds out? Dominic’s the only one to blame for this. Didn’t he think of the possibility that his parents or siblings would come over and see her?

I

Whatever the case is, I have to go downstairs and welcome her.

As I head to the elevator, I remind myself that my mother–in–law won’t even see Carmella’s since she’s in her bedroom.

But the moment the elevator opens, my jaw drops as I look at the scene in the living room. My mother–in–law is glaring at Carmella, who’s standing just a few feet away with her head low as she’s being questioned.

This isn’t what I expected. Why’s Carmella even down here in the first place? Now I’ll have to come up with a believable explanation as to why she’s here

“I asked you a question. What are you doing here?” My mother–in–law asks Carmella, her tone harsh.

“Vanessa invited me, Carmella replies, forcing a smile as she raises her head.

“And you shamelessly accepted the invitation?” She spots me and instantly calls out to me. “There you are. Her voice is less harsh, but she still maintains her glare..

“Mother, I didn’t know you were coming over,” I nervously say to her as I join the two of them and Carmella scowls at me.

“I had a little time to spare and thought I’d come over, and this is what I find?” she asks, pointing at Carmella.

Forcing another smile, Carmella says. “Mother-”

address me in such a manner? Make it the last time you ever do that. I

facing the direction of the elevator.

only pays attention to me once the

be in this house, right where your husband is? Why would you even bring her into your home, knowing the history that they share?”

“But mother-

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want to hear it. She waves her finger dismissively. “How could you be so careless? The one thing that’s never made sense to me

don’t want her in this house

on to list down all the reasons she doesn’t like Carmella and how irresponsible it is of me to have her in my home, I hang my head low, wishing I could tell her the actual truth. And I can tell just how upset she is by all this. She’s

a deep breath to calm down. Im sorry, my dear. I didn’t mean to raise

understand.” I smile

way here. Is he alright?” she asks, changing

Why

been thinking too much. Don’t mind

just pretty stressed out with

guess that explains it. Now, where could my son be since we’re both unable to

with Frank or something

guess I’ll see him some other time. He’s the other one I have

the way she glares at the floor, I know

for dinner?”

to take care of. I’ll see you at my daughter’s

but before I can even open the door,

it right there.”

shouldn’t give her even a second of my time, but I’m curious about what she has

your big plan to drive me out of this house?” She

are you talking

dare play dumb! You called that woman to

woman?” My eyes widen in surprise.

like me so you used that to your advantage. I see what you’re doing here. You want me completely out of the way now that you’re

“What?”

He didn’t even mention it to me earlier. I’m guessing it’s because he was too focused on