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Chapter <b>20</b>
Dominic
As I stop the engine, Carme pokes out her hip, crosses her arms and impatiently taps her foot.
I shake my head lightly as I unbuckle my <b>seatbelt</b>. This won’t be anything like smooth sailing.
“Babe,” I say to her, shutting the car door <b>as </b>I step <b>out</b>,
“Don’t call me that She purses her lips<b>, </b>still tapping her foot.
Getting closer to her, I nod to myself at the expected response from <b>her</b>. “I knew you’d say something like that.”
“If you knew I would, why did you bother calling me that?”
“Because that’s who you are to <b>me</b>.”
When I stop right in front of her and try to reach for her hand. She pulls it back <b>and </b>looks to the side. It’s <b>obvious </b>she’s still mad at me. I need to make her understand all this.
“Look, about what happened at the hospital-”
“I don’t even want to hear it!” She ces the palm of her hand inny face, as if to block out the sight of me.
“Can you at least listen to what I have to <b>say</b>?”
“No” She drops her hand, finally letting me see her face that’s turned red <b>from </b>how furious sp all of this!”
“That bitch is to me for
From the first time I met Vanessa in <b>that </b>suite up until this <b>point </b>there have been several moments she’s grown holder and more daring. I can’t even get over how I was unable to pick up Canne from the airport in the morning because of my parentsing over.
She obviously enjoyed making me do things for her and keeping me away from Carme.
That being said, this <b>is </b>a different situation and this is one of the few times I need to make Carme understand.N?velDrama.Org (C) content.
“While I wish that were true,” I pause as I get closer and ce my hand on her shoulder to calm her down, <b>“</b>Vanessa <b>has </b>nothing to do with what happened to <b>Jimmy</b>”
“Oh, please! Don’t even start with that” She grunts irritatingly as she steps back and pushes my hand off her shoulder. “How is she not to me for this?”
As ridiculous as <b>this </b>will get, I’m curious to hear what she has to say about Vanessa. I cross my arms, being patient with her.
Giving her a nod, I say, “Fine, tell me why she’s to me.”
“<b>Can’t </b>you see it? These idents have only happened whenever want to be with you. First, it was her own stupid leg and now it’s this boy!”
I already told you that his name’s Jimmy.”
“I don’t care what his <b>name </b><b>is</b><b>. </b>She nned everything just to keep us apart.”
“Whatever you’re thinking, again, Vanessa’s not at fault here. Lego inside <b>and </b>just calm down. It’s been a crazy three hours for me<b>.</b><b>”</b>
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Chapter 20
“Because you chose to go to the freaking hospital instead ofing to me?”
“Can you <b>have </b>somepassion? Jimmy <b>was </b>badly injured and for a moment, I didn’t know what was going to happen to him. <b>You </b>should’ve seen the way he-”
“I don’t give a <b>shit </b><b>about </b>him!”
After she yells it out, I tilt my head in disbelief, <b>taking </b>a few steps <b>back </b>as I process it. She doesn’t take it back and stands on it her expression evident of that and right now, I’m so disappointed
“Did you just say <b>that</b><b>?</b>” 1 sigh heavily
“Yes, I really don’t give a shit about him. What do I have to do with that little boy? This whole shit ruined our night together! We were supposed to celebrate, but instead, you chose to go to him. Is he more important than me?”
For as long as I can remember, she’s never seemed too enthusiastic about the orphanage and children’s hospital. Each time.. I’ve only let it go because she never <b>said </b>it out loud, but now that she’s done it, I <b>have </b>a <b>wave </b>of emotions running through me right <b>now</b>,
“Well? Are you just going to stand there? Answer me! Is that boy to important that you chose to go to him first? Couldn’t the doctors and nurses take care of him?”
Facing the pavement. I take out my car keys and unlock the car. I don’t think I should be here right <b>now</b>, How could you say such a thing?” I’m unable to hide my disappointment as I look up at her.
As soon as I begin to approach the car, she rushes to me and holds onto my arm.
“Babe, wait!” Her voice is suddenlyced with desperation.
“Get off of me.” I gently push
push her away and get in the car.
She bangs against the window and bursts into tears as she begs me <b>to </b>stay, but I don’t even want to look at her right <b>now</b>. I’m more than disappointed.
As I drive out of the open gate, I spot her in my rearview mirror sunning after my car until she sits on the pavement and bawls her eyes out.
I’ve let a lot of things go in the past, but not this time.
<b>Vanessa</b>
It’s morning now and ever since I opened my eyes, I keep looking down at the floor. I slept right near the edge of the bed so I wouldn’t struggle whenever I had to get off.
It <b>was </b>also difficult during the night as I did my best not to toss and turn too much. I felt if I did that, I would only inflict more pain on myself.
Now that the morning’s here, I have to go to the bathroom.
I do want to hop on one leg because that worked well for me the previous night, but I also want to try standing up on both just to see how I feel
er every time I think <b>about </b>the pain that coulde out of this, it’s made me a little hesitant.
However
Finally, I gather the strength, push the covers to the side, step my feet on the plush carpet. As soon as I stand up, I instantly fall forward with wide eyes and mouth open. I still feel the pain, but it’s not as bad as yesterday.
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Chapter 20
I evenugh at myself for thinking I could heal so <b>quickly.</b>
When I pick <b>myself </b>off the floor, I hop on one leg, go to the bathroom and do my morning routine.
Then, I find myself thinking about the little boy who had <b>an </b>elent. I may not know him, but I wonder how <b>he’s </b>doing. He’s probably in a worse state than I’m in.
Once I’m out of the bathroom and turn on my phone, the message notifications go off several times. I’m not even surprised. They’re from those close to me and everyone’s hoping I feel better today. I reply to each of them with a warm smile.
Even Justin, Dominic’s younger brother, has sent me a message. While he’s a great business man, he’s a yboy and isn’t afraid to show it
Before I even finish replying to all my messages, I feel like having something to eat.
I don’t want to shower just yet because it might be difficult hopping on one foot while stepping on the wet floor. I could be in the bathtub but I fear it won’t be any different,
Since I want something quick, I call one of the butlers and give him instructions on how exactly I want my breakfast.
While I wait for it, I sit right on the edge of my bed, stretching out my bad leg so it doesn’te <b>in </b><b>contact </b>with the bed.
I turn on the television but find myself ncing <b>at </b>my phone a few times. I wonder if I should <b>call </b>Dominic or not just for an <b>update </b>at the hospital. In the end, I decide not to do it. He’s probably in the middle of something with Carme
When my food is brought to me, the builer stands before me with his head low, his hands with white gloves behind his back.
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“What would Mr Richards like to have for breakfast?” he asks
His question makes me raise my eyebrows, “My husband’s home
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