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.

music coming from the backyard where guests who had arrived for the anniversary party

as she made her way to the backyard, and the moment

Sandra.

engrossed in a conversation with someone so she averted her gaze quickly only for her eyes to meet her father who seemed to have seen her

had been talking to her husband but noticed he was no longer listening to her, followed his gaze and her face split in a smile when she saw Evelyn. "She

She doesn't even have regard for her parents enough to come say hello," Eric muttered with displeasure as he looked away from Evelyn. Without a second thought, Claire ignored her husband and walked over to Evelyn to welcome her. I'm glad you made it!" Claire

she observed how they both seemed happy to see each other, unlike the way Evelyn had treated her so coldly. "Happy Anniversary, Mom," Evelyn said as she hugged Claire

is that about Derek Stone? Did you release that news?" Claire asked with a frown. While they were still talking. Sandra observed them with a frown. Something about their

something she was 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

there in time to hear Evelyn congratulating their father. "Hello,

far as I'm concerned, you're here as a guest, so I will treat you as one. When you recognize me as your father and do the right thing, I will acknowledge

happy to