The Daring Billionaire’s Wife novel (Vanessa and Dominic) novel Chapter 166

Dominic

"What are you talking about?" Everyone says to my father-in-law in unison.

"I unknowingly placed a burden on my daughter when I told her how this marriage was going to save my dying company. She only wanted what was best for me so she could make me happy. That's why she agreed to all those conditions. I should be blamed for this as well."

My father suddenly chuckles. "Oh, please. Enough with that. Why would we blame-"

"Ah!" Vanessa places a hand on her stomach and everyone goes silent in panic.

Letting go of my mother, I immediately rush to Vanessa as I look down at her stomach.

"Hey, what's wrong?"

She twists her face in discomfort. "I'm fine."

"Are you sure?" Everyone asks with concern in unison and she chuckles.

"I'm really fine. It's nothing to worry about."

"I hope so because I can't wait to hold my grandchild!" My mother wipes her tears.

"I was just about to say that," my father-in-law chuckles with a cough.

"I think you need some food," my mother says to her.

As Sophie makes a few meal suggestions, Jake opposes her and they begin to banter.

My lips curve into a smile as I wonder when everything will be completely back to normal. I miss the relationship that I had with them even though it's only been a few days.

Dinner is served and it's a little awkward as I'm aware that I'm not yet fully forgiven.

Even making small talk with everyone is not the same as before.

My mother seems to give in a few times but she withdraws from it a few seconds later, as if she's conflicted, but that's okay. I can still live with that for now.

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Vanessa

As I take off my earrings while standing in front of the mirror, I can't stop thinking about my father wanting to take part of the blame for everything that happened.

It makes me smile too when I remember how his words were what led to my father-in-law loosening up just a little bit. At the dining table, he barely spoke but the few times he did, it was still evident that he wouldn't be mad forever.

As I think about my mother-in-law's conflicted actions towards me when she gave me some food but still wouldn't fully speak to me the way she does, it makes me giggle.