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 good girl,

at her through the rearview mirror. "Alright, Sam," he said with a smile. "We're going to have lots of fun today. And I'm going to get

as Derek pushed her on the swings, and

curiously, licking her ice cream. "What is

in a hushed

wide with intrigue. "Yes! I can keep a

okay? So when we get there, you should just call me Rek, like you used to. It's not because I'm

Samantha asked curiously.

can call them Mr and Mrs Stone unless they ask you to refer to them otherwise," Derek said, and with that, Derek drove them to

they walked up to the front

the door, having been watching the security camera to see

gate

You're Samantha, right?" Derek's father asked, completely ignoring Derek as he focused on the little girl. Samantha bobbed her head, "Hello, Mr

at Samantha. "Well, aren't you a sweet little thing? Come in,

the door?" Derek's mom asked, and then she paused when she

"Hello, Mom," Derek

they were yet to make

Was this Derek's kid? When did Derek have a child this grown up? Was it possible that Derek would She seemed a bit taken aback but said nothing as Derek introduced them. "Sam, when we first met, you asked if I had a mommy and daddy. This is my

nice to meet you!" she said, looking at

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

what his wife was thinking, Mr Stone smiled warmly at Samantha and 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 down at the dining table, chatting easily with Derek's father as his mother served her a plate while Derek served himself. me about t school," Derek's father urged her, and Samantha went on to

you just started

As

did growing up. She glanced at her husband but said nothing,

the little little girl for some time, Mrs. Stone leaned forward and looked at Samantha, "So, how did you

told them about how she had met him. Derek chuckled as he

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