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.
earlier when you called when did
warmth all over her. “I
I slept like
to know I’m good for something. If you’re having difficulties falling asleep in the future, invite me over, and I’ll knock you out.” Derek joked, his tone light,
more
it go with your parents?” He
replied with a giggle and went on to tell him about the drama with
any doubts your parents might have had
Did you go home as planned?” She asked,
and now he has a granddaughter.
can arrange that,” she said, glad that his father was happy
you
excitement and warmth that bloomed inside her
Samantha
that’s going to take, and my dad — he’d rather not wait
her thoughts racing. She trusted Derek, but the idea of him spending time alone with Samantha was still
rolling through the phone
you Jealous?
11:46 AM
Chapter 117
all these years. It’s only fair that you
respond when there was a soft knock on his office door. His
is here to see you,” she said, her
turned his attention back to Evelyn. “I’m sorry, Eve, but I have to go. Sandra just arrived. I’ll call you back after she leaves,
a vou later.”
mention of Sandra, but
her usual confidence tempered with a slightly sheepish look. Derek stood up
Sandra.” he greeted her warmly, though there
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