The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 168

While Derek freshened up and got ready to leave to pick up Sandra, the doorbell rang, and Evelyn hurried downstairs to receive the package she had ordered before Derek returned.

After taking the package, she made her way into the guest room and opened the small brown package that had arrived. Inside were several pregnancy test kits, each one an unsettling reminder of her forgotten caution.

As she stood there contemplating whether to try out one of them, she heard Derek calling for her. She quickly tucked the package into a drawer, her heart pounding with the secret she now carried. Taking one last glance at the hidden package, she straightened up and went to join Derek, who was now standing in the living room with a slight frown on his face.

"Hey! Missing me already?" She asked, hoping her face didn't betray her nerves.

Derek flashed her a warm smile, "I heard the bell and got worried when you didn't come back to the room in time. Who was at the door?" he asked, holding her gaze as he adjusted the collar of his shirt.

"Oh, a delivery guy. He came to deliver a kitchen item I ordered," Evelyn lied, trying to sound casual as she led the way back upstairs.

She knew he wasn't likely to press, but her voice felt tighter than she'd intended. She didn't like lying to him since they had both made a habit of being honest with each other. But she just wanted to be sure before saying anything. She didn't want to raise any false alarms. Derek looked at her back, wondering why she felt tense. But before he could ask any further questions, his phone buzzed in his pocket, and he took it out to see it was Ethan.

Evelyn turned, wondering if it was Sandra calling, but Derek showed her the screen before receiving the call. "What's up, man?" he answered as they walked into the room.

Evelyn busied herself with straightening up a few items on the dresser, only half-listening to the conversation, though bits and pieces drifted her way.

Ethan's voice was low but clear. "I just wanted to let you know I'm heading back to work. We'll catch up when I return."

Derek's face fell slightly. "You're leaving already? I thought you still had a couple of weeks off."

Ethan

I do. But I need to get back. I just need to... clear my head

your other dates not go well?" Derek asked, even though he knew that was the case. There

it.'

Evelyn and Samantha. I really do hope to spend more time with them when

a thoughtful smile before hanging

informed her,

I'm glad Rayna's decided to move on. She deserves better," Evelyn said

an eyebrow. "Don't you think it's a bit soon to reach that

such a jerk, maybe things would be different. But I think she's making the right

nod. "He's not a bad

gently. "I doubt anyone so close to you could be a bad guy. Apart from Michael, of course, she added with a dismissive wave of her hand. Derek chuckled, "I guess

say is that Ethan is handling things all wrong, and that doesn't make him bad; it just makes him... not right for Rayna. Hopefully, he'll find what he's looking for

sighed, running a hand through his

to his car. His suit was sharp, and the hint of red in his pocket square gave him

pride and nerves, wishing she could share what was on her mind but knowing the timing wasn't

said, gripping his

his lips soft against hers. "I will. And you should be, too. Try not to worry too

she watched him pull away, Evelyn took a deep

her way back to the guest room, shutting the door behind her. Her fingers trembled as she reached for the envelope

finally took one out and followed the instructions, her heart hammering as she

of the test, each second feeling like an eternity. Then, the lines appeared - clear

Pregnant.