The Daring Billionaire’s Wife novel (Vanessa and Dominic) novel Chapter 114

Dominic

I furrow my eyebrows, shocked by what Carmella has just said to me.

"What do you mean you're leaving town for good?" I ask, leaning against the wall.

"That doesn't matter. Just meet me as soon as possible!"

"Why do you keep whispering?"

"That also doesn't matter. Just come here as soon as you can!"

"If you have something urgent to say, then just say it here. I'm not coming over there."

"Don't you want to know how Shane found out about us?"

"What? I thought you didn't know that."

Suddenly, the call ends and I look down at the screen with a heavy breath. I instantly call back but no matter how many times it rings, she doesn't pick up.

Frustrated, I step away from the wall and pace in the corridor, wondering what I should do as I look at the office I'm supposed to go to.

Though it's possible that she knew all along and just didn't want to say anything before, or she found out about it now, it's also possible that she's just doing this to get my attention since I didn't get in touch with her after what she told Vanessa.

While I'm conflicted, I'm still trying to find ways to get Shane off my back, so I decide to go to Carmella's apartment.

I head outside to find Vanessa and she's sitting right on the grass with a few kids.

As soon as she looks at me while I approach her, her enthusiasm fades.

I gesture with my head for her to come over while faking a smile for the kids, who genuinely smile back at me.

She excuses herself, her voice extremely gentle and I can't help but compare it once again to how it was when she was harsh with me. Though it's no longer the case, I can't seem to just forget about it.

The children call out to me, trying to get my attention and I just wave at them, then look over at Vanessa as she comes closer while cleaning herself.

"What's wrong?" she asks.

I chuckle softly, amazed by how she knows that something's up before I even say it.

"Carmella just called me. She claims to have information about Shane and how he knew about us."

"And you believe her?" She narrows her eyes suspiciously.

"Of course I don't, but I'm still going to see her. That's how desperate I am to get rid of Shane. Maybe if I know how he found out about this, I'll be able to fix it."

"But what about the children here?"

I sigh. "You'll just have to cover for me when it comes to them. I won't even dare announce that I'm leaving. I know how some of them burst into tears everytime I leave."

"Why not just see Carmella after we leave this place? There are only a few hours left."

"That's the problem. I can't wait. She says she's leaving town."

"She is?" She raises her eyebrows. "That's unexpected."

I only nod, turning to face the other direction as I say, "I'll see you later."

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Finally arriving at the apartment, I ring the doorbell, clenching my fist as I have so much to say to her.

As I wait for her to open the door, something catches my attention at the corner of my eye. It's the subtle movement of the white curtain on the window in the living room. I look over and realize it's her. It almost looks like she's trying to find out who's at the door. She's never done this before and I find it strange.

Finally, she opens the door and she actually looks like a mess with unkempt hair and large circles under her eyes as she frantically looks around.

"What are you doing?" I ask.

"Nothing." She composes herself, leaning against one side of the doorway and clearing her throat .

"Are you sure it's nothing? You looked like you were trying to scan for something."

"Don't be ridiculous." She rolls her eyes.

"And what was just that now? Since when do you first check through the curtain? Were you expecting someone else?"

"What? Of course not." She flips her messy hair while glancing at her phone.

"You made me come all this way, so this better be good. I already can't stand the sight of you, but what you did to Vanessa was absolutely wrong."

She smirks. "It took you long enough to talk to me about that."