Broken Dreams Stories

Chapter 109

Evelyn settled back in her seat, her heart pounding as she prepared to reveal the final pieces of the puzzle to her parents. Eric and Claire, still reeling from the weight of the previous revelations, looked at her with a mixture of concern and anticipation.

“Mom, Dad,” Evelyn began, her voice trembling slightly, “there’s more you need to know. Michael and Sandra. they’re not just close. They’re working together, and it’s more than just their affair. They planted a bug in Derek’s office.” Her words hung in the air, thick with the gravity of the

accusation

Eric frowned deeply; his confusion was evident. “A bug? You mean… they were spying on Derek?” Eric asked, glancing at Derek, who was still silent

After seeing that Evelyn was capable of handling herself, Derek had relegated himself to the background since it was a family discussion, and his only reason for being there was to give Evelyn moral support and defend her.

Derek nodded. “Yes they were listening to our conversations.”

“They were trying to gather information to sabotage me. And it worked. They were the ones who leaked the news about Derek, which was all over the place last weekend. That was private information that Derek confided in me. It caused problems between Derek and me. And it almost led to me losing my job.”

Claire gasped, her hand flying to her mouth as her eyes filled with tears. “They did what? But why? What could Sandra possibly gain from doing something so cruel? Why is she still after your

Evelyn hesitated, her gaze shifting between her parents. “Now that I think about it, I think they did that because they wanted me out of Derek’s life and also so that the interview would not hold. I believe Sandra is trying to manipulate her way into Derek’s life, the same way Michael did with me. She wants to marry Derek for his wealth, and Michael is in it with her.”

Claire’s face paled, her shoulders slumping as the realization of her daughter’s greed settled in. “Sandra… my Sandra… would do something like this?” Her voice was barely above a whisper, thick with sorrow.

Evelyn’s heart ached at the sight of her stepmother’s pain. “I’m sorry, Mom. I know this is hard to hear.”

over Claire’s shoulder, “Calm

calm after all the trouble she has caused? I always suspected that she was up to no good. But this? This is evil. I can’t believe that girl is my daughter,” Claire said as she broke

quiet sobs. Eric, his expression one of deep sorrow, reached our and took his wife’s hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. “Claire, this isn’t your fault. You did everything you could as a mother. You’ve been there for Evelyn, and

“Dad’s right, Mom. You’ve always been good to me, and I don’t want you

her head, her eyes glistening with tears. “But I should have seen it, Evelyn. I should have

his voice firm “You’re not a magician or a fortune teller. You couldn’t have known. You can’t hold yourself responsible for Sandra’s choices. You’ve been a wonderful mother, and you’ve done your best. That’s

her voice softer now as she tried to reassure Claire. “Dad is right. None of this is your fault, so stop blaming yourself. The only reason I’m telling you this is because now is because I’ve made up my mind- I’m not going to

face set with determination. “We’ll do whatever it takes to support you, Evelyn. For

nodded in agreement. “Yes,

I need your help. I don’t want Sandra to know anything abour what I’ve told you. Im going to come over and ask you to forgive me and give me a job–in front of her. She

weight of his earlier mistakes still bore down on him,

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the thitficult conversation behind them, Evelyn stood up, wiping the remaining tears from her eyes. “Thank you. Now, I’m

to her feet, her maternal instincts kicking in. “I’ll help

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Chapter 109

with unspoken words until Eric finally broke it. “Derek. I owe you an apology. I was rude earlier and didn’t give you or my daughter the benefit of the doubt. I’m sorry. And thank

has been resolved. All I

all this? When did she tell