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-”

it right there. What right do you have to address me in such a manner? Make it the last time you ever do that. I better not find you the next time I come here. Now get out

the direction of the elevator. “Excuse

mother–in–law glares at her and only pays attention to me once the elevator doors close.

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

“But mother-

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finger dismissively. “How could you be so careless? The one thing that’s never made sense

want her

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 never used

Im sorry, my dear. I

understand.” I smile

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

is. Why do you

too

father’s just pretty stressed out with all the work.”

son be since we’re both unable to reach

with Frank or

other time. He’s the other one

she glares at the floor, I know she’s talking about Carmella.

for dinner?” I ask.

care of. I’ll see you at

I head up to my bedroom but before I can even open the door, Carmella speaks from behind me.

it right there.”

of my time, but I’m curious about what she has to say. Whatever the case is, I’m able to handle myself around her.

to drive me out

are you talking about?”

play dumb! You called that woman to come here so she could

woman?” My eyes widen

whatever you want, I don’t care right now. You know she doesn’t 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 going to be fucking my man!”

“What?”

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