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.

said before hanging up. He tossed

Sitting an

needed to clear his head. Maybe some fresh air would do him good, he told himself as he grabbed his

the city, he found himself heading in a direction he hadn’t intended, and before he

him showing up at her doorstep, Derek drove down to the park close to her house, that way if for any reason he caught a glimpse of her, he could

the parking lot, the sight of the green lawns

The park was quieter than he expected, with only a few

he walked along the path, he tried not to think about anything by focusing on all that was

the comer of his eye, he spotted a small figure running towards him,

in time to see Samantha racing toward

as she reached him, scooping her up into a big hug while

Sam! I missed you, kiddo,” Derek said, genuinely surprised by how much

small hands gripping his shoulders. “I missed you too, Rek! Did you come to see

playground at the hotel, hoping I’d run into you there, but I didn’t know you were here. I’ve been at

her voice serious as if explaining something very important. “It’s closer to our house. Why are you

you, I was passing by and decided to

help but wonder what the connection was between Derek and Samantha and why Samantha seemned so taken

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Samantha clinging to Derek that way, but then again, she reminded

it but I’m not having as much fun as I had with you

12:15 PM ₫ ✔