Broken Dreams Stories

Chapter 99

Knowing what was about to happen, Evelyn took a deep breath as she walked to the door and opened it to reveal Maya standing with Samantha. who was smiling brightly, unaware of the gravity of the moment

Samantha bounded into the room, her wide eyes lighting up when she saw that Derek was innocent voice filling the room.

as still there. “I’m back,” she announced to Derek, her

Seeing her again now, Derek couldn’t believe he was so lucky to have her as his daughter, Staring at her, he remembered the patron at the hotel talking about how they looked alike, and now he could see it–especially her eyes, which looked like his. Derek’s heart ached with love for this little girl who was his

“Welcome back,” he said, flashing her a smile,

r room to give them

Maya’s gaze flickered between Evelyn and Derek, sensing something different in the air. Just as she started to walk away to her room to privacy, Evelyn stopped her.

“Join us, Maya. Please sit down.” Evelyn said, and Maya nodded as she went to sit down oppoviae Derek.

Derek glanced at Evelyn, waiting for her to speak. His heart pounded as he realized that in just a few moments, Samantha’s world- and his- would change forever

Evelyn kock down in front of Samantha, forcing a smile as she gently took her daughter’s hands. “Sweetheart,” she began, her voice tender but trembling slightly, “there’s something important I need to talk to you about”

Samantha bobbed her head as she looked at Evelyn with wide, innocent eyes. Then she glanced at Derek, wondering why her mother looked so serious and what she wanted to say

“Remember hour you always used to say everyone has a daddy! And you always asked me about your daddy?” She said, and once again, Samantha bobbed her brad.

Evelyn glanced at Derek, and he gave her a nod. “Your friend. Rek.. isn’t just Rek. He’s actually your daddy”

Maya gasped sohly behind them, her hand flying to her mouth in shock, but Samantha’s curiosity changed to confusion.

“My daddy” she repeated, glancing from her mother to Derek.

“Yes, baby” Evelyn said, her voice thick with emotion. “Rek is not just your friend. He is your daddy

Samantha blinked, processing the information slowly. Her eyes shifted to Derck as though seeking confirmation, and he nodded, his heart in his throat.

For a moment, Samantha stood there, wide–eyed and silent. “Are you going to be my daddy because my mommy is pretty and you’re marrying her, or you are my daddy!” She asked, wanting to understand what it was

by her intelligent question. Even Evelyn smiled, but before she could clarify it.

Derek spoke.

Your mommy and I made you” Derek said softly, holding out his hand as he crouched down to her

ran into Derek’s arms, hugging him tightly. “You’re

against his

arms around her as he nodded, his throat tight with unshed tears. “Yes, sweetheart. I’m your daddy. And I’m going to take care of you and

pulled back slightly, locking up at him with a bright smile. “Are you really

chuckled through his tears, nodding “Yes, I’m going

hurt

joy, throwing her arms around Derek’s neck again. Derek held her close, his

streamed down his face as he silently promised himself that he would protect and cherish both Samantha and Evelyn with everything he had.

and signaled her over as he

full of questions,

to give the family privacy. Her heart was racing, and her head

for them with his life. Derek promised himself

he kissed both their

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interrupted by Derek’s phone buzzing, and he pulled back to take

yet. Mommy,” she said. Derek laughed while Evelyn rolled her eyes. but a

scowled when he saw Michael calling. “It’s

the call,” Evelyn said, then gave Samantha a pointed look. “Go to your room, sweetheart,” Evelyn said firmly. pouted as she did as she

received the call and placed it on speaker, “What’s

learned you were not there. Where

a problem?” Derek asked without bothering to answer his

and Samantha

Sandra, so I wanted to check on you. Sandra

about our interview, but now that she has been fired, I guess I have no reason to meet with her anymore, Derek said, and Evelyn scowled at him, making

grin.

She has been fred?” Michael asked,

a sigh. “Why don’t we hang out

that. You’re not mad at Sandra, right?” Michael asked, wanting

at all. I’m sure she only did that because she was worried. We all know how jealous these