Chapter 38

After breakfast, Derek led Evelyn on a tour of the resort. As they strolled along the cobblestone paths lined with beautiful flowers, Derek pointed out various amenities to her.

"That's the qu, and over there is the fitness center. The public pools are on the other side of the resort, each with its unique style," Derek pointed ou and Evelyn nodded, taking in the beauty of the resort.

It was a paradise, and despite her reservations about Derek, she couldn't help but feel a bit enchanted by the place and enjoy herself.

As they walked past a lush garden, Derek's phone rang. He glanced at the screen and smiled when he saw that it was Michael calling.

"Excuse me," Derek said to Evelyn before taking the call.

"Hey, what's up?" Derek asked the moment he received the call.

"Where are you! Did you forget we had plans? I stopped by the hotel so we could work out together as planned but you're not in. Did you go homer

"No. I forgot about that. I'm sorry. Something came up so, I'm away on a business trip in Varis, Derek replied, keeping his tone casual.

Michael frowned, his curiosity piqued. "Varis? Did something happen? Is everything okay over there?"

Before Derek could answer, Evelyn's phone rang. She glanced at the screen and when she saw it was Maya, she quickly glanced at Derek and said. 1 need to take this. I will be right back."

She stepped away, giving Derek some space so she could talk to Samantha since she had asked Maya to call her when they were about to leave for the amusement park.

"Is that empowered lady's

clearly said he was away just heard?" Michael asked with a frown wondering why he would be hearing Evelyn's voice when Derek had

a business trip in Varis.

to lie, he nodded even though Michael couldn't see him. "Yes, Mike, it is, I brought

deep breath to calm his mind. "You brought her

of me wanting her to know about me before

her on business trips and all? Michael asked and

have to worry. I know

tell me you won't make it, Michael said and Derek chuckled. "I have been waiting

miss it?" Michael asked, not wanting to believe that Derek was about to ruin his plan

I definitely will be back in time for it, Derek said

leave you to your work," Michael said

Samantha saw that Derek was done with his phone

Derek

she said and

resort, Evelyn tried all she could to keep Derek outside with her

all over again as they both stepped

before Evelyn could and she couldn't help wondering why he always showered before

first?" She asked and

bed before I get out and I don't want

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she said, deciding that after he was done showering, she would shower and then go to her.

difference. You will see," Derek said with a wink before walking

for Derck, who was in the shower, Evelyn was haunted by the image of a half-naked Derek from that morning no matter how hard she tried not

herself, she walked over to the balcony and called Maya again so she could confirm that Samantha

of the day at the amusement park and was just getting into bed, she decided to tell Samantha a made-up bedtime story. Derek smiled when he came

know he was out, he noticed the balcony door was open and he set

at the balcony, Samantha had

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