The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 74

Evelyn woke up with a smile on her face the following morning, after spending the night dreaming of Derek- In her dream they had been dancing together at the club and having fun,

Her smile had widened when she saw a good morning text from Derek, and by the time she was having breakfast with Maya and Samantha, she was humming a happy tune under her breath. As she watched Samantha eating silently. Evelyn couldn't help but think about how much she resembled Derek, especially the way he laughed so genuinely and carefree

On days like this, she couldn't believe that she had a child for Derek. A child with Derek. Derek had given her the best gift of her life, and for that she will always be grateful to him regardless of everything else. Thinking of Derek, her thoughts drifted back to their encounter at the club the previous night and she grinned when she remembered how he had insisted on keeping her company in Rayna's absence. She scowled when she remembered how he had told her all about his stupid date with Sandra. It was as if he knew how curious she had been about it even though she never would have outrightly asked him. Although she hadn't shown it, but she had felt quite uncomfortable hearing him talk about Sandra the way he did.

She wasn't sure if she felt that way because she was worried about how cunning Sandra and Michael could be or because she was worried about Derek ending up falling for Sandra. She sighed and assured herself that Derek would never fall for Sandra.

She remembered the determination she had seen in his piercing blue eyes and how serious he had sounded when he told her he would find out what happened between her and Michael and expose it to everyone so that everyone would know she wasn't a bad person.

The memory of those words brought a smile to her lips. Derek had always been stubborn, but seeing him so set on proving her innocence was so endearing.

She never would have imagined she left such a strong impression on him six years ago. She hadn't expected him to care so much about her when they met again, especially after he found out she was Michael's ex. Yet, here he was, not only determined to help her clear her name, but also set on having her in his life. She was glad to know he wanted her as much as she wanted him.

Samantha, who had been watching her smile and laugh to herself all morning, looked up from her bowl of cereals with curious wide blue eyes. "Mommy, did something good happen! Why are you so happy?" she asked curiously,

Maya, who had also noticed Evelyn's unusual behavior, looked at Evelyn too as she waited to hear Evelyn's good news.

Evelyn was pulled back to the present, and her smile widened when she looked at her daughter's face and saw the puzzled expression she had

made

girl in the world," Evelyn said, and Samantha's brows pulled

best baby girl in the world and you don't always look so happy," Samantha pointed out, making Evelyn laugh.

longtime friend last night. Thinking about it makes me happy," she said, her tone light. Samantha's eyes lit up with interest. "Can I meet your friend?" Samantha asked

you will someday, if you remain a very good girl," she said, and Samantha bobbed her

a

away

while eating, and good girls always finish their meal, Evelyn pointed out, and

cereal with renewed

more often, Samantha said after a

"You're brin

bring a bad girl, she pointed our laughing, and

they resumed their breakfast, Evelyn's thoughts drifted once more, this time to Rayna's words from last

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Chapter 74

the simplicity of it but held back herself, not wanting another round of questioning from

consequences be damned. But Evelyn knew better than to

the thought lingered. What if things were as simple as Rayna made them seem? What if, for once, she allowed herself to take a chance on something she knew could go

musings were interrupted by the sound of her phone vibrating on the table. She glanced down and a small

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between her and the family and Evelyn appreciated that more than she could say, "Hello, Mom," Evelyn

doing today? And how is Sam and Maya?" Claire asked, her