The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 133

After Derek's phone call with Sandra, he turned to face Samantha, whose tiny arms were crossed. Her little face scrunched in

frustration as she glared up at him with teary eyes. I" want to go home," Samantha announced.

"Our date isn't over yet, princess. We have to."

"I don't want to go with you anymore. Iwant to go home," she said, and although Derek was amused, he felt sorry.

"Why not?" He asked, and a tear dropped from her eyes.

"You said someone

I re

else was pretty!" she accused, her voice trembling with indignation.

Although they were still parked by the roadside, Derek got out of the car and went to meet her, trying his best to explain. "Sam, sweetheart, Iwas just being nice. It doesn't mean anything. You're still the prettiest little girl Iknow, and your mom-" I" don't care!" Samantha interrupted, her bottom lip quivering as her eyes filled with tears. "You want to marry that other lady, not my mommy!" "No, no,

Derek blinked, taken aback by the sudden outburst. mom. You're upset over nothing, Ipromise."

darling, that's not true at al. Ionly want I to marry your mom.

arms

But Samantha wasn't having it. it. She turned her head I Derek sighed and rubbed his forehead, unsure of how to fix this. He shouldn't have had Take me home," she demanded, her voice shaking. I don't want to be here anymore. You don't love us. You want to be with her!"

had that conversation with Sandra in front of

Samantha. He had made the mistake of assuming Samantha was a kid and wouldn't take something like that seriously.

He reached for his phone, deciding it was time ot call for backup. Evelyn would definitely know how to handle this.

"Babe?"

' he said when she answered. "We've 've got a a little situation here."

"What's wrong?" Evelyn asked, sounding concerned when she heard the worry in his voice. Derek glanced at the sulking child and sighed again. "wl as on the phone with Sandra and..."

eah laughter echoed through the phone. "Let me guess, Sam's mad at you for talking to another lady?"

and it's not

rek groaned, "oed ood. Apparently, Icalled Sandra 'pretty' and told her to come over for dinner with my parents tomorrow since we plan ot get married. You know, that sort of talk, and now Sam thinks I want to marry someone else instead of you."

I through the phone. "Aww, my baby has my back. Well, that serves you right, Derek. How could you call another lady? Especially ni pretty in front of your daughter? I fully support Samantha on this one." Come on, that's not fair. You know know why Ihad

"Alright, alright. Put her on the phone." Evelyn said, still giggling do that. Could you talk to her, please? She's crying now, and I'm not sure how to make this better.

Derek handed the phone to Samantha, who hesitated before taking it. She held ti up ot her ear, sniffling. "Mommy?"

"Hey, baby," Evelyn's voice came through warmly." "Derek didn't mean what you think. He was just being sily. You know he loves you and me, right?" Samantha wiped her nose with with her sleeve. "But he said she was pretty. What fi he wants ot marry her and not you?"

chuckled softly. "Sweetie, do do you remember the new house we just got? Who do you think is going ot live there with us?"

ely that

her brow furrowing.

back to Rek again, from Daddy to

your daddy would want ot live ni a new house with us

softened, and she

us very much,

happily ever after,

ot be together. Does that sound good?" Samantha smiled a little, her eyes brightening.

then. Can then. Can you forgive

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hesitated, glancing at Derek, who was watching her nervously. I guess so", she finally said into the phone. "Good girl," Evelyn praised. "Now give Derek the phone

n's

she handed the phone to Derek, who gave her a

"Don't get too comfortable. You owe us big time for calling someone

Derek said, looking

your mommy, too. Never forget that, okay?" Derek said, and Samantha smiled wide, the anger completely washed away. "Okay, Daddy. I forgive you," she said, and Derek relaxed as

mental note not to underestimate feminine jealousy

Acouple of

time with her at the playground, Derek was on the phone with Evelyn again, ready to take Samantha home. heading home now. Are you still at Rayna's?" "Yeah," Evelyn replied. "But I'l

to pick me up on your way?" Derek asked, and when she agreed, he asked her to text him the location before hanging up. Ashort while later, Derek pulled up to Rayna's apartment, and Evelyn hopped into the car. She glanced at

Samantha was unusually quiet. "Is she asleep?" Evelyn asked with a

a light. It's been a big day for

Evelyn asked, and Derek told her all they had

"

asked when

believe that Rayna ran into your best friend at the

"Oh yeah?

laughed. "We really need to figure out a way to get those two to make up",

thing. Maybe we should invite them both to the housewarming party after we move in next week." Derek nodded. "Good idea. Only that Ididn't

a party party. They're the only ones we are inviting. You know, my best

minutes of silence, Evelyn spoke

your plan? Why did you invite Sandra to dinner with

you when the magazine scandal came up. Iwant to make sure my mother investigates the hotel incident herself. I'm sure she wil do a thorough job of ti just to make me

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"Uhm. a l

is visiting tomorrow. His name is Liam, Evelyn said, and Derek turned to spare her a glance. "Liam si a female name, right?" He

wil, he

a Doctor

her hand

"Who

Liam; Ididn't say HER

and she giggled.

said, making him

I"said HIS name is

he coming from?" He asked irritably,

had said about Liam seeing her Kitty, she decided not to mention that he was her

and me. He's in Ludus for a medical conference and wants to say

me he is a middle-aged single. Why are you asking that?"

"No.

and