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

all over her. “I left after you u fell asleep. You

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

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

lot more t than that,” she assured

go with your parents?”

giggle and went on to tell him about

doubts your parents might have

about me. How did it go with your father? Did you go home as planned?” She asked,

said he had always wanted a daughter, and now he has a granddaughter. He’s already looking forward to meeting her.

she said, glad

it. I want him to meet you and Samantha soon,” he

significant step, one she wasn’t sure she was ready for, but there was no denying the excitement and warmth that bloomed inside her at the thought. “Why don’t

Samantha

to take, and my dad — he’d rather not wait that long. He’s eager to

him spending time alone with Samantha

through the phone and making her

you Jealous?

11:46 AM

Chapter 117

her to myself for all these years. It’s only fair

there was a soft knock

Sandra is here to see

her in,” he instructed, then 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.”

but she pushed it aside. “Alright, D.

Sandra walked into the office, her usual confidence tempered with a

though there was an edge of curiosity in

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