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!"

to the present into a flash drive, listened to their conversation and laughter. She laughed softly,

it both surprised and pleased her. Now, she didn't have to resist him or

Samantha in his arms, "I have to go n Evelyn glanced at her screen

leaving?" Samantha asked with a frown, and

I be back soon, okay?" Derek replied,

nodded. "Okay, Daddy Promise you'll come

the forehead. "I'll see you later," he promised before setting Samantha on her feet. Derek turned to

the living room, Evelyn went to Maya's bedroom to get her, A minute later, Maya 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

eyes widened slightly, her heart

"I've noticed. I used to think you were Samantha's mom because of how attentive you were.

paused for a moment. "But now that I know Samantha is my daughter,

shifted to one of confusion.

about a few things," Derek said firmly. "As much as I'm grateful that you let me get so close to my daughter unknowingly, 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

understanding. I understand. I'll make sure no one gets close to

Chapter 100

appreciation, I'd like to offer you a salary raise. You've been

with gratitude. "That's very generous of

nodded. "You're welcome. You're doing a wonderful job, and I

Evelyn's room, where Evelyn was waiting. He walked over to her, pulling her into a warm embrace and planting a soft kiss on

before the end of the week, I'll make sure to have you moved from

have a say in what my home should

sent to you. And if you have the time, you can take a look

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