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!"

flash drive, listened to

understanding reaction to it both surprised and pleased her. Now, she

go n Evelyn glanced at her screen to make sure

asked with a frown,

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

slightly but nodded. "Okay, Daddy Promise you'll

forehead. "I'll see you later," he promised before setting Samantha on her feet. Derek turned to Evelyn. "I need to speak with Maya for a moment," he said, his voice

expression, and Derek motioned for her to sit down. "Maya, Derek began once they were alone, "I want to thank you for

eyes widened slightly, her heart

"Thank you, Mr. Derek. I've always tried to take good care of her." Derek nodded. "I've noticed.

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

one of

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

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

Chapter 100

show my appreciation, I'd like to offer you a salary raise. You've been more than just a nanny; you've been a crucial part of

filled with gratitude. "That's very

and I wanted you

finished their conversation, Derek walked back to Evelyn's room, where Evelyn was waiting. He walked over to her, pulling her into a warm embrace and planting

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

"Don't I have a say in what my home

have some of the pictures sent to you. And if you have the time, you can take a look at them in person," he

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