The Daring Billionaire’s Wife novel (Vanessa and Dominic) novel Chapter 127

Vanessa

The ride to my father's house is silent for the first few minutes and each time that I look over at Dominic, he still looks troubled. I still assume it's because of the reaction from his parents. I try my best to mind my own business but it starts getting to me as this involves my father as well.

"Hey," I say to him, shifting in my seat.

"What is it?" His tone is just a little irritated but I still understand.

"That was scary back there."

He huffs. "I know. Imagine how I felt when they said all that."

"So... what will you do now?" I ask.

He sighs heavily. "I was thinking about that and I think I have something."

"You do?" My eyes widen.

He nods with hesitation. "I'm still not yet sure about it but it's the only thing I can think of."

I hold my breath, wondering what he has planned but he doesn't say it, which leaves me even more curious.

"Well, you'll only find out later," he says.

I lean back in my seat, feeling a little frustrated as I can't figure it out on my own.

We get to my father's house fifteen minutes later and I didn't even bother to call him to tell him that I was already on the way since he would still be home.

He quickly steps out and walks over to the other side to open the door for me. My heart flutters as it seems he’s no longer doing this because he's my husband and we should put on a show, but because he's the man who's the father of this precious baby.

Placing my hand in his, he leads me inside as he says, "This reminds me of something. I spoke to your dad about him moving in with us."

"Really? You did that?" I stop in my tracks.

He nods with disappointment, "Yes, I did and I thought he would agree to it, but he prefers staying here. He thinks he'll be a burden to us."

"That's not true."

"That's what I said to him. He still said no."

Amazed by his efforts, I look to the side, my lips curving into a smile. I would have never thought he would do such a thing.

We get inside the house and I hear a few voices, making me furrow my eyebrows as I look at Dominic.

"Does your dad have visitors or something?" he asks.

"That sounds like it."

As we get closer, the voices sound familiar and I tighten my grip on Dominic's hand.

"What is it?" he asks.

"Uncle Jerry's here with his wife."

"Really?"

"Yes.

"You don't seem too happy about it."

"I'm not."

I narrow my eyes, walking even faster to get to the living room.

Just as we turn at the corner, I see him with his wife, sitting on one couch and my father sitting alone.

He's the first to see me and he rises to his feet. "My daughter, you're here."

I force a smile, glancing at my uncle and aunt. "We would have come sooner, but we were stuck in traffic."

"It's alright," he assures me.

We hug each other and as he hugs Dominic, I glance at my uncle and his wife, who smile at me like we've stayed in touch this whole time.

"It's so lovely to see you again, Vanessa," Uncle Jerry says.

"Is it?" I raise an eyebrow.

They chuckle awkwardly.

Dominic pulls away from my father's embrace and holds onto my arms as he subtly shakes his head, the look in his eyes asking me to tone it down.

I sigh deeply, sitting down with him on the other side.