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.

ask you earlier when you called when did you leave last night?” Evelyn

warmth all over her. “I

“Well, I slept like a baby. After what

Glad 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

lot more

did it go with your parents?” He asked, changing

with a giggle and went on to tell him about the

to clear up any doubts your parents might have had regarding her innocence, Derek said

father? Did you go

about Samantha. He said he had always wanted a daughter, and now he has a granddaughter. He’s already looking forward to meeting her. I told him I’d arrange something soon, Derek said,

sure we can arrange that,” she said, glad that his father was happy

let’s arrange for it. I want him to meet you and Samantha soon,” he

there was no denying the excitement and warmth that bloomed

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

the idea of him spending time alone with Samantha was still new. “So, you’re planning to spend the day only with Samantha? What about

phone

you Jealous?

11:46 AM

Chapter 117

only fair that you have her for a day. It might actually give me some time to focus on this house–hunting without

there was a soft

Ms Sandra is here to see you,” she said, her

Evelyn. “I’m sorry, Eve, but I have to go. Sandra

a vou later.”

the mention of Sandra, but she pushed it aside. “Alright, D. I’ll talk to you

tempered with a slightly sheepish

warmly, though there was

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