Chapter 100

Although Derek had spent over two hours with Samantha already, she was still clinging to him. Her face was bright with joy as she showed him each of the items around her room and the story behind them. "Daddy" Samantha called, her eyes gleaming with mischief.

"Yes, Samantha!" Derek asked, looking at her with so much love in his eyes.

No matter the number of times he had heard her call him that in the last couple of hours, his heart still did a flip-flop each time the called him that

"Daddddy?" She drawled.

"Yes, Sammannny?" Derek asked, imitating her drawl, and she giggled.

"Daddddddy?"

Derek chuckled this time. "Alright. I give up. What is it. Sam?" He asked, and she giggled as she shook her headl

"I just love to call you Daddy. You're no longer just Rek. You're daddy," Samantha said, and Derek chuckled.

"And you're my baby." Derek said, and Samantha grinned.

"Then when I say Daddy, you should say baby," she said, and Derek nodded.

"Okay, babbbby, Derek drawled, and Samantha giggled happily.

"Dadddddy!"

"Yes, Habbbbby!"

when she was little to the present into a flash drive, listened to their conversation and laughter.

relieved now that she had told Derek the truth. And his understanding reaction to it both surprised and pleased her. Now, she didn't have to resist him or her feelings for him

her laptop when Derek knocked on her open bedroom door, carrying Samantha in his arms, "I have to go n Evelyn glanced at her screen

Samantha asked with a frown,

to go for a little while, but I be back

nodded. "Okay, Daddy

giving her a gentle kiss on the forehead. "I'll see you later," he promised before setting Samantha on her feet. Derek turned to Evelyn. "I need to speak

joined Derek in the living room with a curious expression, and Derek motioned for her to sit down. "Maya, Derek began once they were alone, "I want to thank you for everything you've done for Samantha. Evelyn's told me h with her, and I

eyes widened slightly, her

take good care of her." Derek nodded. "I've noticed. I used to think you were Samantha's mom because of how attentive

Samantha is my daughter, I want to make sure we're all on the same

to one of confusion. "What do you

I'd like to ask that you not allow any strangers near Samantha or let her go near them. We can't take any risks, especially considering I could have easily been someone dangerous,

kryes softened with understanding. I understand. I'll make sure no one gets close

Chapter 100

understanding. And to show my appreciation, I'd like to offer you a salary raise.

filled with gratitude. "That's very generous of you, Mr. Derek. Thank

and I wanted you to know it

Derek walked back to Evelyn's room, where Evelyn was waiting. He walked over to her,

"And before the end of the week, I'll

him. "Don't I have a say in what my

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