The Daring Billionaire’s Wife (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.

"And you're the people hurting my dad! Get out of this house and don't come back!"

Uncle Jerry looks over at my dad and says, "Are you just going to sit there and allow this to happen?"

"You heard my daughter," my father-in-law says with pain in his voice.

They both look at each other and sneer.

"Whatever," Uncle Jerry says, leading the way out.

While I keep my eyes on my father-in-law, Vanessa storms off to the stairs and I instantly go after her.

I call out to her as she runs up the stairs but she doesn't stop or look back.

It's only when she gets in the hallway that I finally get to her. I firmly hold onto her wrist and pull her close to me to hold her against my chest.

"Let me go!" she yells quietly.

"Listen to me. Calm down."

"How could I do that after what happened?" Her eyes turn teary and she smiles painfully. "How could they just say that? How could they be so selfish?"

"Hey, calm down."

Tears rush down her cheeks and I press my lips together for a moment, wondering what I can do for her.

Wiping her tears, I place my hand at the back of her neck and kiss her on the lips. She doesn't kiss me back, but that's okay.

I pull away and she seems a little shocked by my actions, but she holds onto the collar of my shirt, making me kiss her again and this time, she kisses me back and it lasts for a few seconds. As our lips lock, I feel even her breath tremble but it soon fades away until it's all back to normal.

After pulling away from her lips, I lead her back downstairs, joining my father-in-law and he still looks hurt.

"You're back, my children. Let's have something to eat."

He says it's so easily but I know he's hurting inside.

I tighten my hold on Vanessa's hand but the look in her eyes tells me she just wants to be with her father, so I let go of her hand and she rushes to him as they walk together.

Following behind them, I keep thinking about the kiss a few minutes ago. She didn't ask why I was doing it. Is it because she knows the reason behind it?