Dominic

Not even when I was with Carmella did I ever have to deal with someone telling me how to organize stuff in my own bedroom. That was because I felt no one had the right to tell me what to do, until now. The last thing I want is for Vanessa to be uncomfortable in my bedroom and if it means having to make adjustments for her, I'm willing to give it a try just so I can have her close to me.

This new experience, along with all the advice from my father-in-law is something I won't take lightly.

Just as I get ready to leave, Vanessa grunts and touches the side of her stomach and it sends me in a state of panic as I rush to her.

"What's wrong?" I ask, looking at her hunched over.

She straightens up with a sigh of relief and says, "I'm fine."

"That didn't look like it was the case."

"It was nothing. It's gone now," she assures me.

"Is everything okay with the baby?"

"Everything's fine."

Despite her reassurance, I shake my head and say, "Maybe I shouldn't go to work."

"Hey, I'll be fine."

"No. I don't think so."

"Hey," she chuckles. "I'm fine. Don't worry. I'll always tell you if something is really wrong."

I sigh with relief. "Promise me."

"I promise."

In case of anything, call me

"Of course."

her smile ever since the news about her father. Does she find amusement in

on my way, I scroll through my phone, looking at the apartment that once belonged to Carmella. I've already

has to do with one

his head at me. I try to ignore it at first

he says. "During the meeting, you were glancing at your phone under the

"Was that obvious?"

"Yup!"

just been checking

that, but

scare. I

want anything getting in the

"No. I don't."

what? Make sure nothing happens. That way, I can still be an uncle when I expect it

"Piss off."

matter how many hours Frank and I spend together at work, we always still have something to talk

and the first thing I see is how neat the bed is as Vanessa's clothes aren't there anymore. Even

place,

from the other end of the

"What happened?"

the bathroom door creaks open. I look over and Vanessa comes out in nothing but a towel, her wet hair clinging to her skin. The sight of her like this is so unexpected that I don't even think twice before saying

"I'll call you back."

"Wait-"

I want than to watch her for as long as I can, but I soon

like we've never

it so casually that it makes

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