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."

down and kissed Samantha on 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.

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

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

slightly and asked in a hushed tone, "Can you keep a

eagerly, her eyes wide with intrigue. "Yes! I can keep

smiled and continued, "Alright, so here's the deal. I want to take you to meet my parents today. 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

Samantha asked curiously.

otherwise," Derek said, and with that, Derek drove them to his parents' house since his father was expecting them for lunch.

her hand as they walked up to the front

father welcomed them at the door, having been watching the security camera to see when they

gate

asked, completely ignoring Derek as he focused on the little girl. Samantha bobbed her head, "Hello, Mr Stone. You can also call

Samantha. "Well, aren't you

and then she paused when she saw Derek and her eyes widened

"Hello, Mom," Derek

even though they were yet to make

The resemblance between her and Derek when he 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 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 mommy and daddy, and

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

she thought as she glanced at her husband to see

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 tell them all about

you just started

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preferences as Derek did growing up. She glanced at her husband but said nothing, though her curiosity was clearly piqued. With her

for some time, Mrs. Stone leaned forward and looked at Samantha,

at Derek and then told them about how she had met him. Derek chuckled

After the