The Daring Billionaire’s Wife

Chapter 121

Vanessa

My question makes Dominic chuckle, leaving me to wonder what's funny about it.

"I was waiting for that question," he says. "No. That's not the reason I stayed. I just really wanted to be here. Had you not been pregnant, I would've still been here."

Maybe it's the tone of his voice, or the look in his eyes, but with everything he's just said, I believe him.

"Thank you." I give a half smile.

"For what?"

"For being here when I needed you."

"I'm glad I stayed. Now, how about you get out of bed, freshen up and come down for breakfast?"

"What time is it?" I tilt my head in curiosity.

"It's 10 minutes past 9."

"Did you already have your breakfast?"

"No. We were actually waiting for you to wake up so we could have it together."

I sigh, nodding in understanding. Though I want to smile, I just can't bring myself to do it.

calmed me down until I fell asleep,

the bathroom, where I look at myself in the mirror before I begin

point them out. He must've decided not to do it because of the situation. Had it

of the shower and there's no sign of

quickly, hoping that I don't break down again

stairs, I get closer to the dining room and I hear my father's voice echo. It's filled with positivity as he talks to Dominic. Though it makes me smile, hearing him talk like that also breaks my heart because I know he's trying to be strong for me and all I can do is be strong

me earlier about what they talked about, he's really trying to live

approach the dining room and at the sight of my father, my heart starts racing like I'm going to break down, but he gets up

before I can get

"Good morning, dad."

waiting

I realize this hurts

and

not really hungry," I say

says, shaking his head at

"What's wrong?" I ask.

you forgetting something?" His tone

don't

forget that part?" He comes to me, pulling me away from my father. "Sit down

follow his lead while he holds my hand and we

"Let's eat," he says.

father as he takes his seat and he

really shouldn't do this to yourself, not now,"

in defeat. It's only because I'm still processing this news that I don't feel like having anything to eat, but after I glance at my stomach and the life growing inside of me, I tell myself that I have

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