The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 129

The following day, Derek arrived at Evelyn's home with a bouquet of bright pink roses in his hand.

He was excited about spending the day with Samantha, and he stood on the front porch for a moment, taking a deep breath before ringing the doorbell.

After a few seconds, Maya opened the door with a warm smile and greeted him with a polite nod. "Good morning, sir. Please come in. Samantha is almost ready," she said, heading toward the hallway. I'll go get her." inside, his eyes sweeping the cozy living room as he settled himself onto the couch. The soft hum of quiet household noises filled the air, and Evelyn joined him just a few moments later. "Good "How is my Queen doing? And where is my princess?" He asked, and Evelyn grinned.

Dere You're right on time," she said with a bright smile as Derek rose to kiss her.

"I'm fine. Your princess wanted to make to make a grand

entrance,"

Derek turned as he heard light footsteps running down the Evelyn said, jerking her head down the hallway. Samantha

hall.

na appeared in the doorway, her face glowing, showing off her outfit.

with excitement. She was dressed in a lovely pink dress that flowed around her knees. Her hair was tied in a neat bow that matched the color of her dress, and her smile was as wide as could be. Derek clutched his chest dramatically and gasped, his expression full of mock pain. "Oh no! Princess, your beauty is too much for my heart! I don't know if I can survive!"

"Daddy! Look at my dress!" Samantha twirled,

Both Evelyn and Samantha giggled at Derek's playful reaction, and even Maya, who had been quietly watching from her corner, smiled to herself. Derek grinned, kneeling down to meet Samantha at eye level. He handed her a small flower from the bouquet and asked, "So, are you ready for our first dale, Miss Sall

Samantha beamed, clutching the flower tightly. "Yes! I'm ready!"

Derek stood up and turned to Evelyn, handing her the rest of the flowers. "For you. Don't worry, I'll bring her back early."

Evelyn took the flowers with a small smile and waved a hand dismissively. "Take your time, Derek. Maya and I will be busy at the new house, so there's no rush."

leaned down and kissed Samantha on the forehead. "Be a

got into the driver's seat and looked at her through the rearview mirror. "Alright, Sam," he said with a smile. "We're going to have lots of fun today. And

filled the air as Derek pushed her on the swings, and they took silly photos together. After a while, as they sat on a bench with Samantha eating a second scoop of ice cream, Derek turned to her with a more serious expression. "Hey, Sam,

at him curiously, licking

a hushed tone, "Can you keep

eyes wide with intrigue.

there's something important. I want to keep it a surprise that I'm your daddy, okay? So when we get there, you should just call me Rek, like you used to. It's not because I'm scared or ashamed, but I want to reveal

Samantha asked curiously.

and with that, Derek drove them to his parents'

as they walked up to the

the security camera to

gate

on the little girl. Samantha bobbed her head, "Hello, Mr Stone.

Stone's face softened as he looked at Samantha. "Well, aren't you a sweet little

asked, and then she paused when she saw Derek

"Hello, Mom," Derek

though they were yet to

was a little was striking. Who was the kid? Was this Derek's kid? When did Derek have a child this grown up? Was it possible that

she said, looking at Derek's mom with a bright smile, which Derek's mom returned. Still,

her as Mrs. Stone, she thought as she glanced at her husband to see if he was thinking

gestured toward the table. "Why don't you come sit with us, Sammy, and tell us all about yourself?" Samantha wasn't shy at all. She walked over and sat

started school

As

went on, Mrs. Stone noticed something- Samantha had the same food preferences as Derek did growing up. She glanced at her husband but said nothing, though her curiosity was clearly piqued. With her sweet voice and

for some time, Mrs. Stone

how she had met him. Derek chuckled as he added that they had met again at the playground after losing contact. before the

After the