Broken Dreams Stories

Chapter 113

Before heading to his office, Derek found himself driving toward his parents‘ home. Because he had been very busy at the office the previous day, he had been unable to visit his father and tell him about Samantha

Now, he wanted to do that before going to work since he knew he had another busy day ahead of him.

As much as he would have loved to tell his mother about Samantha, he knew he couldn’t do that. At least not yet. She didn’t like Evelyn enough yet to want to accept anything that came from Evelyn, and she might just extend her anger at Evelyn to Samantha. That was something he didn’t want since he wouldn’t forgive her for it if she tried it.

He will felt a bit anxious over the lingering tension with his mother. He wasn’t sure what to expect when he arrived, but he knew he couldn’t keep the news of his daughter from his father any longer.

As he pulled into the driveway, the mansion loomed before him, reminding him of the legacy his family held. Derek parked and took a deep breath before stepping out of the car. The air was cool, a slight breeze rustling the leaves of the oak trees lining the property.

With determined steps, he approached the front door. The door swung open before he could knock, and his mother stepped outside in her gardening clothes with the butler beside her.

Seeing him, her expression was a mask of cold indifference. She glanced at him briefly before turning away, her lack of a greeting stinging more than be cared to admit. The tension between them was evident, but Derek forced himself to remain calm, determined not to let her icy behavior

affect him.

“Good morning. Mom Derek greeted her pleasantly.

She didn’t respond. Instead she headed in the direction of the garden without a word.

Derek watched her retreating figure for a moment, the silence between them thick with unresolved issues. But he pushed it aside, focusing on why he was here. If she was going to be this way, then he was going to let her be. Without another glance at her, he made his way toward the study where he knew his father would be.

Expecting him to stop her or try to beg her, his mother turned when she didn’t hear him following her, and she scowled when she realized he had ignored her, too.

It was all Evelyn’s fault that wretched golddigger, she reasoned.

Inside the house, the heavy door to the study was slightly ajar, and Derek knocked lightly before pushing it open. His father, who was seated behind his massive mahogany desk, looked up from the papers on his desk, surprise flickering across his features as he saw Derek

“Good morning, Dad. Do you have a moment”

back in his chair. “Is

corners of his lips and his eyes gleaming with excitement as he approached the desk.

eager look on Derek’s face. “Good news, you say?” he asked, a smile spreading across his face. “Well, you look like you’re about to burst with it.

he reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone. First, I wanted to let you know that I’ve made

work, Derek. I didn’t expect you to

smiling. “Tacted fast because something new came up.. or rather, someone new. I discovered something” He paused for dramatic effect, then pulled up

that?” His father asked when

studied the image. “Who is this pretty hule girl?” he asked, looking up

grin widened “That’s Samantha

mouth dropping open slightly as he looked between the photo and Derek. “My granddaughter? he

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“No, Dad. I’m serious. I found out about her two days ago. I wanted to tell you sooner, but I’ve been swamped

wide smile broke out on his face. “Samantha… Evelyn’s the mother,

as he explained. “Yes, Evelyn is the mother. She found out she was pregnant after she left the country. so she stayed back to have the child. She couldn’t tell me earlier because of her past with Michael. And she was even more skeptical to do so

the following question. “Are you

the idea of a paternity test if

head in amazement.

know what the best part is! We’ve got a strong bond, Dad. I’d already been interacting with Samantha long before knowing she was Evelyn’s

a father,” his father said, and Denck

Samantha’s father.! She’s brilliant,

beamed, his pride evident. I’m not interested in hearing all those details from you right now, Derek. I want to see this child with my own eyes

“We’ll have to arrange that. I’m sure she’d love to meet you. After meeting Evelyn’s parents last night, she

talk to her, his father asked, and

It was her father who cut her off. But they resolved things last night, Derek said and

Michael’s phone, did you?” He

anything to them. The fewer people that know about it, the better.” Derek said, and his father nodded

they could continue their conversation, the door to the study creaked open, and Derek’s mother walked in, Both men