Broken Dreams Stories

Chapter 78

After Derek’s call with Evelyn, he paced around his room feeling restless. He had thought hearing from her would make him miss her less, but it only increased his longing for her.

Derek decided to give Ethan a call so they could hangout together and take his mind off Evelyn. He dialed the line and Ethan picked up after a few

rings.

“Hey, man!” Ethan greeted the moment he received the call

“What’s up! Are you busy!” Derek asked casually.

“I’m hanging out with Melvin. His wife is pregnant. You won’t believe the distance she is making us drive to go get her some pastries and cake. I’ve heard about pregnancy cravings, but this is wild. She insists she only wants snacks from this bakery. If she wasn’t carrying my nephew, I would leave Melvin to handle this alone,” he said, and Derek chuckled despite the pang of disappointment he felt.

“So, who’s going to run such errands for your contract wife when she gets pregnant and you’re away!” Derek asked, and Ethan chuckled.

“That’s why I have you and Melvin. You both will take care of her,” Ethan said confidently.

“By the way, why did you call! Were you missing me?” He asked, and Derek snorted

“Nals. I called to check on you to see if you’re feeling better considering how pissed you were last night,” Derek said, not wanting to tell Ethan the

reason he called

“Don’t remind me of that, please,” Ethan städ with a scout and Derek chuckled.

up. He tossed his phone onto the

Sitting an

going to help. He needed to clear his head. Maybe some fresh air would do him good, he told himself

a direction he hadn’t intended,

drove down to the park close to her house, that way if for any reason he caught a glimpse of her, he

sight of the green lawns and tall trees offered a small sense of

evening air. The park was quieter than he expected, with only a few families scattered around, kids playing

not to think about anything

his eye, he spotted a small figure running towards him, her

then turned, just in time to see Samantha

He bent down just as she reached him, scooping her up into a big hug while offering Maya who was coming

I missed you, kiddo,” Derek said, genuinely surprised by how much he had missed her and how

missed you too, Rek! Did you come to see me?” She asked, hoping he had come to

at the hotel, hoping I’d run into you there, but I didn’t know you were here. I’ve been at the hotel. That’s where I stay, remember!”

glad that Rek hadn’t forgotten her. “This is where I come now,” Samantha said, her voice serious as if explaining something very important.

decided to check.

wonder what the connection was between Derek and Samantha and why Samantha

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that way, but then again, she reminded herself that Evelyn knew about Derek already, since Samantha had

her head at Derek’s arstion, “I like it but I’m not having as much fun as I had

12:15 PM ₫ ✔