Broken Dreams Stories

Chapter 82

“What are you talking about Evelyn asked, folding her arms as she regarded Maya with a raised brow

Maya cleared her that, suddenly feeling a bit nervous under Evelyn’s scrutinizing gaze. “Evelyn,” she began, choosing her words carefully, “I mean. Samantha wasn’t talking about a child. Rek is an adult.”

Evelyn blinked, her smile faltering “What do you mean an adul?“.

Maya hestated, casting a quick glance at Samantha, who was nodding vigorously. “He is a grown man.”

For a mom

a moment, Evelyn didn’t respond. her brain struggling to process the information. She felt a cold shiver race down her spine. “What?” she managed to say, her voice barely above a whisper.

Maya rushed on, sensing the tension building “I’m sorry I didn’t tell you earlier, Evelyn. I thought you knew. I mean, I assumed when Samantha talked about Rek, you knew he was an adult. I didn’t think he would come across as a child-

Evelyn’s face paled visibly, her heart skipping several beats. “You let a stranger spend time with my daughter?” she asked, her voice rising in pitch, her gaze sharp as it focused on Maya. “A man we know nothing about?” She asked as she rose from her seat.

Samantha piped up. “But Mommy, Rek is not a stranger! He’s my friend!” She looked from her mother to Maya, confusion clouding her young

Evelyn turned to Samantha, her expression harsh “Hush, Samantha. This is an adult conversation. Go to your room,” she ordered as she picked up the remote controller and turned off the television.

Samantha’s face fell, and she rose from her seat, her steps slow and reluctant as she walked away. Maya waited until Samantha was out of earshot before she spoke again, her voice a touch defensive. “Evelyn, I didn’t think

“Exactly, Maya! You didn’t think!” Evelyn cut in sharply. “What if he’s a kidnapper, a child trafficker or a pedophile targeting Samantha? Did you

Even consider that?”

Maya’s o eyes widened, and she shook her head quickly. “No, I didn’t think that at all. He seemed like a decent man, Evelyn. He was polite, and he genuinely seemed to care about Samantha’s wellbeing”

Evelyn let out a shon, disbelieving laugh. “And how do you know that, Maya? Because he seemed decent? You can’t judge a person by a few polite words and a smile?

really am. I should have told you sooner. I just… I

her heart skipping

said he’s

what?” Evelyn cut

owner of Stone Palace

of calming her, Maya noticed

faster, her mind racing as she tried to piece together the implications of what she’d just heard. “Mr. Stone… Rek?” she repeated, as if trying to

her lungs. Her knees felt weak, and she had to

etched on her face. “Evelyn,

thoughts and emotions. How was it possible that despite all her efforts to keep Sarmantha away from

strained and shaky. Without waiting for a response, the nimed and

the floor, her back against the door. Her breathing was erratic, her chest tight with panic. How had

figured it out this whole time? All those times Samantha had mentioned Rek, and she had simply assumed it was

had told her about Rek from the very first day they had arrived and

Chapter 82

fate and destiny. Was this what she had meant! That no matter how hard Evelyn tried to escape, Derek would always find his

Rek. How was Evelyn supposed to put an end to

whispered to herself, her voice choked with emotion. She pressed a hand to her chest,

get to spend

one!

she was Samantha’s Mom already? What if he had seen them together

the silent apartment and Evelyn took a deep breath before walking out of her bedroom to go answer

Maya

said as she glanced at Samantha’s bedroom

I really don’t know what I

I need to talk to Samantha, Evelyn said, and headed for

bed and sobbing quietly looked up