The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 99

Knowing what was about to happen, Evelyn took a deep breath as she walked to the door and opened it to reveal Maya standing with Samantha. who was smiling brightly, unaware of the gravity of the moment

Samantha bounded into the room, her wide eyes lighting up when she saw that Derek was innocent voice filling the room.

as still there. "I'm back," she announced to Derek, her

Seeing her again now, Derek couldn't believe he was so lucky to have her as his daughter, Staring at her, he remembered the patron at the hotel talking about how they looked alike, and now he could see it- especially her eyes, which looked like his. Derek's heart ached with love for this little girl who was his

"Welcome back," he said, flashing her a smile,

r room to give them

Maya's gaze flickered between Evelyn and Derek, sensing something different in the air. Just as she started to walk away to her room to privacy, Evelyn stopped her.

"Join us, Maya. Please sit down." Evelyn said, and Maya nodded as she went to sit down oppoviae Derek.

Derek glanced at Evelyn, waiting for her to speak. His heart pounded as he realized that in just a few moments, Samantha's world- and his- would change forever

Evelyn kock down in front of Samantha, forcing a smile as she gently took her daughter's hands. "Sweetheart," she began, her voice tender but trembling slightly, "there's something important I need to talk to you about"

Samantha bobbed her head as she looked at Evelyn with wide, innocent eyes. Then she glanced at Derek, wondering why her mother looked so serious and what she wanted to say

"Remember hour you always used to say everyone has a daddy! And you always asked me about your daddy?" She said, and once again, Samantha bobbed her brad.

Evelyn glanced at Derek, and he gave her a nod. "Your friend. Rek.. isn't just Rek. He's actually your daddy"

Maya gasped sohly behind them, her hand flying to her mouth in shock, but Samantha's curiosity changed to confusion.

"My daddy" she repeated, glancing from her mother to Derek.

"Yes, baby" Evelyn said, her voice thick with emotion. "Rek is not just your friend. He is your daddy

Samantha blinked, processing the information slowly. Her eyes shifted to Derck as though seeking confirmation, and he nodded, his heart in his throat.

For a moment, Samantha stood there, wide-eyed and silent. "Are you going to be my daddy because my mommy is pretty and you're marrying her, or you are my daddy!" She asked, wanting to understand what it was

amused by her intelligent question. Even Evelyn smiled,

Derek spoke.

you" Derek said softly, holding out his hand as he

she ran into Derek's arms, hugging him tightly. "You're really my daddy, Rek?" she asked,

against his

with unshed tears. "Yes, sweetheart. I'm your

back slightly, locking up at him with a bright smile. "Are you really going to marry my mommy too!

his tears, nodding "Yes, I'm going to marry your pretty monany,

hurt

again. Derek held her close, his heart swelling

Evelyn with everything he had. No matter what, he wouldn't let anything happen to them Opening his eyes, he looked at Evelyn and signaled her over

full of

and walked out of the living room, wanting to give the family privacy. Her heart was racing, and her head

family, and he would h fight for them with his life. Derek promised himself as

kissed both

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Chapter 90

family moment was interrupted by Derek's phone buzzing, and he pulled

reached out to take Samantha from Derek, but she clung to Derek. "Not yet. Mommy," she said. Derek laughed while Evelyn rolled her eyes. but a unile played on her

saw Michael

and take the call," Evelyn said, then gave Samantha a pointed look. "Go to your room, sweetheart," Evelyn said firmly. pouted as

and placed

at your office and learned you were not there. Where are

there a problem?" Derek asked

and Samantha

Mom and Sandra, so I wanted to check on you. Sandra wanted me to apologize for involving

Evelyn to talk about our interview, but now that she has been fired, I guess I have

grin.

She has been fred?" Michael asked, with obvious joy in

we hang out later after

You're not mad at Sandra, right?" Michael asked, wanting to

Not at all. I'm sure she only did that because she was worried. We all