The Daring Billionaire’s Wife

Chapter 90

Dominic

I know I’m getting a little hostile right now, but Patrick is getting on my fucking nerves by constantly staring at Vanessa.

“I didn’t say you weren’t taking care of her,” he says with a nervous chuckle.

“Then what did you mean by that?” I raise my chin, my forehead creasing.

“I was just saying that she deserves the best.”

“And I’m giving her the best.”

“Obviously, that’s why she’s so happy. I’m sorry if I sounded like I was out of line. I just feel awful up until this day. I just want her to be happy after everything that I put her through.”

“She’s definitely happy with me. I’m sure you can see that.”

“Yes and that’s why she always talks about you when we meet.”

“She does?” I clear my throat, the creases on my forehead fading.

“Yes, she does.” He slightly tilts his head, his gaze a little intense as he smiles. “Honestly, if I could go back in time, I’d do things differently with her and I’d never let her go. Thank the universe that time travel doesn’t exist.”

I can’t tell if he’s being serious right now or if this is supposed to be a joke. If it is, it’s definitely not funny.

The air is thick with tension between us and I don’t want it to carry on, so I change the subject.

“I’m curious about your current love life.”

“No, I haven’t been in a relationship for so many years. I didn’t have the time or energy for it. I didn’t see myself committing to someone when I have so much to work on and I still do.”

“I see.”

“Vanessa has such a big heart. She cares and loves deeply.”

“She does.” I smile a little, thinking about how the children love her so much.

“That’s why she offered to help me and I won’t let this opportunity go to waste.”

“You better not.” I get a little serious.

“She could’ve just let me be with my job the day we met at the orphanage, but she offered to give me a fresh start. I’ve never come across anyone like her. I remember seeing her on TV when she went to the children’s hospital and had a problem with her leg, but she still went around to see everyone.”

I furrow my eyebrows in surprise. “That means you’ve been seeing her around for a while.”

“Of course I have. I just didn’t want to appear before her. I asked myself where I would even start and if she would be nice to me. I guess I was worried for nothing, because here I am now.”

He looks outside again, stroking his chin with delight. I know he’s looking at her but this time, his head movements and eyes slowly change direction and that’s how I know she’s on her way back inside. Doesn’t he care that I’m right here and seeing this? I’d call him out for it, but it’s not like that’ll stop him later on.

Now that I’ve seen him looking at her so lustfully, I have this desire not to leave her alone with him.

“Hey, did I take too long?” she says as she approaches the table.

I say in unison and it makes me look at him with a poker face, then back

down and once again, she doesn’t even thank me. What the hell is going on with

is here!” she says, looking over at the waiters as they bring our food.

emo”

down at our table, the aromas

table and it’s just as it appeared on

what do you think?”

certain I’m

1/4

out. I look down at my

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In only a few seconds, I realize that if I’m looking, then Patrick’s looking,

to her

will.” She chuckles.

the beef. Based on their reaction,

in anticipation and I realize it’s

I taste the beef, I’m completely blown away

I’ve ever had.” I nod with

Patrick says, looking proud that I’m

her about the funny moments from their past and I wonder why he’s doing this right now. He still has those lustful eyes each time he glances at her.

she does. That’s why she was so close to him and let him hold her the way he did when she stepped out

car.

told

times, like he’s just choked

leans toward

assures her as

beef again, but I’ve already run out of

did you

breaks their eye contact as

your car which stopped at a red light. I

not anymore.” I shake my

I can’t eat as much as I want to,” Vanessa chimes in, her gaze mostly on Patrick. “I had something to eat a few hours ago and now I realize

what her favorite meal was. If she mentioned it back when we were getting to know each other, I must’ve forgotten about it because

can always order it again the next time we have

her out

you’re right.” She nods

think I can take any more of this. Is he being so bold just because they have

I’ve lost my appetite, I receive a phone call from my personal assistant, so I excuse myself and head

to stay with Vanessa as long as she’s around Patrick, it’s something I can’t do anymore as I need to

the glass. She can’t stop laughing

call, I head back inside and it’s only when

I have to leave. Something urgent just came up. It was good seeing you, Patrick. Let’s keep in touch so we can play that tennis game and I

my lips curve into a

He nods,

say, “Here’s my number. Give me a call sometime later. Babe, can I speak to

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little surprised.