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.

chance to ask you earlier when you called when did you leave last

spread warmth all over her. “I left after you

chuckled, recalling how the night had ended. “Well, I slept like a baby. After what you did, how could I not sleep

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, and

lot more

go with your parents?” He asked, changing

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

has managed to clear up any doubts your parents might have had regarding her innocence,

father? Did you go home as planned?” She asked, and Derek laughed as he

and now he has a granddaughter. He’s already looking forward to

arrange that,” she said, glad that his father was happy

I want him to meet you and

Derek’s father felt like a 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 you invite him over for lunch or dinner after we move? He

Samantha

long that’s going to take, and my dad — he’d rather not wait that long. He’s eager to see Samantha. Would you be okay

the idea of him spending time alone with Samantha was still new. “So, you’re

phone and making her smile widen.

you Jealous?

11:46 AM

Chapter 117

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

about to respond when there was a soft

Ms Sandra is here to see

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.”

pang at the mention of Sandra, but she pushed it aside. “Alright, D. I’ll

office, her usual confidence tempered with a slightly sheepish look.

though there was an edge

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