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.

the way, I never got the chance to ask you earlier when you called when

spread warmth all over her.

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

to know I’m good for something. If you’re having difficulties falling asleep in the future, invite me over, and I’ll

for a lot more t than that,” she assured

it go with your

Evelyn replied with a giggle and went on to tell him about the drama

parents might have had

go with your father? Did you go home as planned?”

was happy to hear about Samantha. He said he had always wanted a daughter, and now he has a granddaughter. He’s already looking forward to meeting

we can arrange that,” she said,

you and Samantha soon,” he said, and Evelyn’s

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

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 be okay with me taking her

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

rolling through the phone and making her smile

you Jealous?

11:46 AM

Chapter 117

But don’t worry, I’ve had her to myself for all these years. It’s only fair that you

respond when there was a soft knock on

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

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

a vou later.”

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

ended the call. Sandra walked into the office, her usual confidence tempered with a slightly sheepish look.

warmly, though there was an edge of

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