The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 45

As Evelyn arrived at her father's house, she stood outside for a while, nostalgia enveloping her. It had been six years since she had left this house, and now, standing there, a wave of emotion washed over her

Memories of her time living there, the happy

uppy moments with her father and stepmother, surged through her mind. However, Sandra's presence in

those memories dampened the warmth.

That sly bitch! She cursed inwardly, knowing she was going to see her there.

Taking a deep breath, Evelyn reminded herself to stay as far away from Sandra as possible. She couldn't afford to lose her cool, especially since she was already in a bad mood.

She stepped inside the living room, the familiar scent of home greeting her instantly. Even with the decorations hanging around the house, she could still see that the house hadn't changed much, and a pang of sadness mixed with comfort filled her.

coming from the backyard where guests who

deep breath as she made her way to the backyard, and the moment she got there, the first

Sandra.

engrossed in a conversation with someone so she averted her gaze quickly only for her eyes

they were still mad at each other and waiting for who to apologize first. Claire who had been talking

a second thought, Claire ignored her husband and walked over to Evelyn to welcome her. I'm glad you made

the way Evelyn had treated her so coldly. "Happy Anniversary, Mom,"

that news?" Claire asked with a frown. While they were still talking. Sandra observed them with a frown. Something about their body language gave her a feeling that this wasn't a

missing! Had Evelyn seen her mom since she came back? But if so, how? And why didn't her mother mention it? Sandra mused as she decided

in time to hear Evelyn congratulating their father.

so I will treat you as one. When you

to