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

eagerly, and Derek led her to the door. After helping her into the back seat of his car, he got into the driver's seat and looked at her through the rearview mirror. "Alright, Sam," he said with a smile. "We're going

toy store, visiting an ice cream parlor, and playing games at a local park. Laughter 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

at him curiously, licking her ice cream. "What is it,

a hushed

nodded eagerly, her eyes wide with intrigue.

But 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 it to them later as a big surprise. Can you do that for me?" Samantha's a's eyes sparkled, and she nodded enthusiastically. "I can do it! I'll keep the secret!" "Good girl," "Derek said, Sald What do I call them?"

Samantha asked curiously.

and with that, Derek drove them to his parents' house since his father was expecting them for

hand as they walked

the security camera to see when they would

gate

little girl. Samantha bobbed her head, "Hello, Mr Stone. You can also call

Samantha. "Well, aren't you a sweet little

is at the door?" Derek's mom asked, and then she paused when she saw Derek and her

"Hello, Mom," Derek

they were yet to make up

kid? When did Derek have a child this grown up? Was it possible that Derek would She seemed

It is nice to meet you!" she said, looking at Derek's mom with a bright smile, which

not refer to her as Mrs. Stone, she thought as she glanced at her husband

walked over and sat down at the dining table, chatting easily with Derek's

just started school

As

up. She glanced at her husband but said nothing, though her curiosity was clearly piqued. With her sweet voice

little girl for some time, Mrs. Stone leaned forward

Samantha smiled as she looked up at Derek and then told them about how she had met him. Derek chuckled as he added that they had met again at the playground after losing contact. before the

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