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!"

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

very 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

have to go n Evelyn glanced at her

asked with a frown,

to go for a little while, but I be back soon, okay?" Derek replied, giving her a

slightly but nodded. "Okay,

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

"I'll get her," she said, and as Derek walked towards 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 with her, and I really appreciate it. how great

slightly,

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

paused for a moment. "But now that I know Samantha is my daughter, I want to make sure we're all

of

let me get so close to my daughter unknowingly, I'd like to ask that you not allow any

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

Chapter 100

her a reassuring smile. "Thank you, Maya. I appreciate your understanding. And to show my appreciation, I'd like to offer you a salary raise. You've been

"That's very generous of you, Mr.

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

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

voice tender. "And before the end of the week, I'll make sure to

a

you. And if you have the time, you can take

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