Broken Dreams Stories

Chapter 117

Chapter 117

Evelyn stepped out of the third house she had inspected for the day, her eyes scanning the tree–linesl estate as she took in the neighborhood. She sigheil, feeling a bit overwhelmed by the choices and the responsibility of finding the perfect home for her family

Sering the look out her face, the realtor could guess that she wasn’t impressed, but Evelyn’s phone buzzed in her pocket before she could say anything.

Evelyn felt a flutter in her chest when she saw Derek’s name on the screen, and her lips curved in a wide smile as she answered.

Although they had spoken earlier that morning, the call had not been for long since she was getting Samantha ready for school then, and he had mostly talked to Samantha, not her.

“Hello, D” she asked, her voice soft and warm as she stepped away from the realtor so she could speak comfortably.

“D. hal” Derek asked with an amused smile, and Evelyn giggled.

“You call me Eve, after all. And I’ve been meaning to call you that for a while now,” she said, and he chuckled.

“Well, you can call me whatever you want as long as it’s not the annoying Mr Stone you always used in the

e past.

“he said, and she

e giggled

“I can’t exactly call you Mr Stone anymore, can I?” She asked, and be chuckled

“You had better not. So, how’s your day going? Found any houses you like yet!” He asked curiously

Evelyn glanced back at the house she’d just toured. “I’m still working on it. I’ve seen a few nice places, but nothing that feels like home yet. I’m trying to be thorough, but I hope to find something soon.

“Yeah. You should be thorough. I’m sure you’ll know the right one when you see it, Derek said encouragingly.

you earlier when you called when did you leave

a low, comforting sound that seemed to spread warmth all over her. “I left after you u fell

recalling how the night had ended. “Well, I slept like a baby.

the future, invite me over, and I’ll knock you out.” Derek joked, his

for a lot more t than that,”

your

went well enough.” Evelyn replied with a giggle and went on to tell him about

doubts your parents might have had regarding her innocence, Derek said with a

go home as planned?”

Samantha. He said he had always wanted a daughter, and now he has a granddaughter. He’s

said, glad

him to meet you and Samantha soon,” he said, and Evelyn’s heart skipped

there was no denying the excitement and warmth that bloomed inside her at the thought. “Why don’t you invite him over for

Samantha

idea” Derek agreed, though she could hear a touch of hesitation in his voice. “But we don’t know how long that’s going to take, and my dad — he’d rather not wait that long. He’s eager to see Samantha. Would you

She trusted Derek, but the idea of him spending time alone with

through the phone and making

you Jealous?

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Chapter 117

laughed softly. “Maybe just a little. But don’t worry, I’ve had her to myself for all these years. It’s only fair that you have her for a day. It might actually give me some

was about to respond when there was a soft knock on his office door. His secretary stepped in

here to see

he instructed, then turned his attention back to Evelyn. “I’m sorry, Eve,

a vou later.”

a slight pang at the mention of Sandra, but she pushed

ended the call. Sandra walked into the office, her usual confidence tempered with a slightly sheepish look. Derek stood up to greet

greeted her warmly, though there was an edge of curiosity

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