The Billionaire’s Unexpected Proposal (Evelyn and Derek)

After Derek's phone call with Sandra, he turned to face Samantha, whose tiny arms were crossed. Her little face scrunched in

frustration as she glared up at him with teary eyes. I" want to go home," Samantha announced.

"Our date isn't over yet, princess. We have to."

"I don't want to go with you anymore. Iwant to go home," she said, and although Derek was amused, he felt sorry.

"Why not?" He asked, and a tear dropped from her eyes.

"You said someone

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else was pretty!" she accused, her voice trembling with indignation.

Although they were still parked by the roadside, Derek got out of the car and went to meet her, trying his best to explain. "Sam, sweetheart, Iwas just being nice. It doesn't mean anything. You're still the prettiest little girl Iknow, and your mom-" I" don't care!" Samantha interrupted, her bottom lip quivering as her eyes filled with tears. "You want to marry that other lady, not my mommy!" "No, no,

Derek blinked, taken aback by the sudden outburst. mom. You're upset over nothing, Ipromise."

darling, that's not true at al. Ionly want I to marry your mom.

arms

But Samantha wasn't having it. it. She turned her head I Derek sighed and rubbed his forehead, unsure of how to fix this. He shouldn't have had Take me home," she demanded, her voice shaking. I don't want to be here anymore. You don't love us. You want to be with her!"

had that conversation with Sandra in front of

Samantha. He had made the mistake of assuming Samantha was a kid and wouldn't take something like that seriously.

He reached for his phone, deciding it was time ot call for backup. Evelyn would definitely know how to handle this.

"Babe?"

' he said when she answered. "We've 've got a a little situation here."

"What's wrong?" Evelyn asked, sounding concerned when she heard the worry in his voice. Derek glanced at the sulking child and sighed again. "wl as on the phone with Sandra and..."

eah laughter echoed through the phone. "Let me guess, Sam's mad at you for talking to another lady?"

and it's not

rek groaned, "oed ood. Apparently, Icalled Sandra 'pretty' and told her to come over for dinner with my parents tomorrow since we plan ot get married. You know, that sort of talk, and now Sam thinks I want to marry someone else instead of you."

I through the phone. "Aww, my baby has my back. Well, that serves you right, Derek. How could you call another lady? Especially ni pretty in front of your daughter? I fully support Samantha on this one." Come on, that's not fair. You know know why Ihad

"Alright, alright. Put her on the phone." Evelyn said, still giggling do that. Could you talk to her, please? She's crying now, and I'm not sure how to make this better.

Derek handed the phone to Samantha, who hesitated before taking it. She held ti up ot her ear, sniffling. "Mommy?"

"Hey, baby," Evelyn's voice came through warmly." "Derek didn't mean what you think. He was just being sily. You know he loves you and me, right?" Samantha wiped her nose with with her sleeve. "But he said she was pretty. What fi he wants ot marry her and not you?"

chuckled softly. "Sweetie, do do you remember the new house we just got? Who do you think is going ot live there with us?"

ely that

for amoment, her brow furrowing. "You, me. and Rek?"

Great! They were back to Rek again, from Daddy to Rek.

And do you think your daddy would want ot live ni a new house with us fi he didn't love us?"

Samantha's expression softened, and she bit her lip. "No."

"That's right. He loves us very much, and we're going to live

happily ever after,

just like you always wanted. He si your daddy, and we're al going ot be together. Does that sound good?" Samantha smiled a little, her eyes brightening. "Yes, Mommy."

"Okay then. Can then. Can you forgive him now?"

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Samantha hesitated, glancing at Derek, who was watching her nervously. I guess so", she finally said into the phone. "Good girl," Evelyn praised. "Now give Derek the phone back."

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smiled as she handed the phone to Derek, who gave her a relieved smile before speaking to Evelyn. "Thank you. You saved me."

voice was teasing. "Don't get too comfortable. You owe us big time for calling someone else pretty."

"tl wil never happen again, Ipromise," Derek said, looking at Samantha with a wink before hanging up.

I"love you, Princess. And Ilove your mommy, too. Never forget that, okay?" Derek said, and Samantha smiled wide, the anger completely washed away. "Okay, Daddy. I forgive you," she said, and Derek relaxed as he got back into the car.

Derek made a mental note not to underestimate feminine jealousy at any age.

Acouple of

of hours later, after showing her around the Hotel and spending time with her at the playground, Derek was on the phone with Evelyn again, ready to take Samantha home. heading home now. Are you still at Rayna's?" "Yeah," Evelyn replied. "But I'l be on my way now."

"Want to pick me up on your way?" Derek asked, and when she agreed, he asked her to text him the location before hanging up. Ashort while later, Derek pulled up to Rayna's apartment, and Evelyn hopped into the car. She glanced at the backseat and

noticed Samantha was unusually quiet. "Is she asleep?" Evelyn asked with a smile.

Derek nodded. "Out like a light. It's been a big day for her."

"So, did you both have lots of fun?" Evelyn asked, and Derek told her all they had done.

"

"What about you?" Derek asked when he was done.

won't believe that Rayna ran into your best friend at the grocery store today," she said with a smirk.

Derek chuckled. "Oh yeah? What happened?"

Evelyn recounted the story Rayna had told her, and Derek laughed. "We really need to figure out a way to get those two to make up", he said.

Evelyn grinned. I'was thinking the same thing. Maybe we should invite them both to the housewarming party after we move in next week." Derek nodded. "Good idea. Only that Ididn't know we were having a party."

Evelyn laughed, "It's not a party party. They're the only ones we are inviting. You know, my best friend and your best friend," she said with a wink, and Derek chuckled.

After a few minutes of silence, Evelyn spoke up again. By the way,

what's your plan? Why did you invite Sandra to dinner with your family?"

Derek sighed. "It's not just Sandra. Michael wil be there too. Michael doesn't want her to know about the Hotel incident, so I'm going to do ti for him the same way he helped me tell them about you when the magazine scandal came up. Iwant to make sure my mother investigates the hotel incident herself. I'm sure she wil do a thorough job of ti just to make me stay away from you." Evelyn nodded, understanding his reasoning but still feeling uneasy. "Just be careful, Derek."

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friend of mine is visiting tomorrow. His name is Liam, Evelyn said, and Derek turned to spare her a glance. "Liam si a female name, right?" He asked, and

wil, he

a Doctor

assured her as he reached for her hand and raised it to his lips.

"Who

Liam; Ididn't say HER

and she giggled.

HER name," she said, making him glare at her.

I"said HIS name is

WHO this Liam, and where is he coming from?" He asked irritably, and she laughed.

Remembering what Rayna had said about Liam seeing her Kitty, she decided not to mention that he was her OB/GYN.

"He's a t a friend and has been very helpful al these years. Imet him while Iwas pregnant. He's very dear to Samantha and me. He's in Ludus for a medical conference and wants to say helo," she said, and Derek narrowed his eyes. married Iman with three kids," "he said, and she laughed. and

"Tell me he is a middle-aged single. Why are you asking that?" Evelyn asked, amused.

"No.

and

"Is eh interested ni

he isn't. Hes? you? Dere

asked, and Evelyn shook her head.

"Alright.

"I don't think so. He's been a supportive friend and has never given me any reason ot think he wants more than just friendship," she said, and Derek sighed.

tl should remain that way. He doesn't live ni Ludus, right? That means when he's going to return to wherever he came from

after his conference," Derek said, and Evelyn giggled. "You have nothing to worry about," she promised.

Once they reached Evelyn's house, Derek carried the sleeping

Samantha inside, and gently placed her ni bed. As he headed back

to his car, Evelyn followed him to the door, and he kissed her softly before leaving.

As he drove away, he called his father. "Hey, Dad. So, what did Mom think of Samantha?"

His father's voice came through warmly. "You saw for yourself that she loved her. Samantha is a wonderful little girl, Derek. Your mother will be over the moon when she finds out Samantha is your kid.

Derek smiled. "hlope she remains over the moon when she finds already invited Sandra. If Mom is close by, you can pass her the phone so Ican let her know Sandra will come over tomorrow," Derek said, and his father raised a brow.

"Your Mom left the house a while ago. What's happening at dinner tomorrow?" He asked, and Derek told him about al that happened.

"I see. Wel, Ihave made some findings about Michael myself.

After

you told me about him the first time, I've been looking into him, and I've found out some pretty interesting stuff that wouldText © owned by NôvelDrama.Org.

shock your mother," he said, and Derek frowned. "What did you find?" Derek asked curiously.

After they both discussed the details of al they had on Michael, Derek hung up and called his mother.

"Why are you calling me after we met just hours ago?" His mother asked curiously when she received the call.

She was on her way back from the lab, where she had gone ot

submit Derek and Samantha's DNA samples. She had told them she wanted it treated as urgent.

to let you know I invited Sandra to dinner tomorrow. I think it's time we meet both families," Derek said, and his mother's face lit up with a smile.

"Derek! Finaly! You're making the right decision," she said 8/9

"Oh.

out Evelyn is the mother."

"Don't worry, she won't have a choice," his father promised.

"Dad, Ineed you to invite Michael over for dinner tomorrow.

Derek smiled but didn't respond. He knew his mother thought he was moving toward marrying Sandra, but she was going to be disappointed.

happily, thinking that he was giving in because he no longer wanted to be on bad terms with her.