The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 173

Inside her car, Evelyn let out a shaky breath as she texted Derek to let him know she was on her way and he could meet them at the intersection ahead since they didn't want anyone to spot them together.

After sending the text, she gazed out the window and occupied her mind by counting the streetlights as they drove past each one so she wouldn't have to worry about what was coming next.

After a few quiet minutes, the driver glanced back. "Ma'am, please fasten your seatbelt," he said, his tone polite but urgent. Startled by the sudden request, Evelyn blinked but complied, clicking her seatbelt into place. Just as she settled, the driver's foot pressed heavily on the gas.

The car surged forward, and Evelyn's heart jumped as they sped down the quiet street. The car weaved sharply as though trying to evade a pursuer.

Her knuckles whitened as she clutched the door handle with one hand and placed the other protectively on her abdomen, nausea rising with each sudden swerve.

"W-What's going on?" she stammered, feeling her stomach turn.

The driver's eyes met hers briefly in the rearview mirror.

"Apologies, ma'am," he said hurriedly. I thought someone was chasing us, but the car just zoomed past us," he said as he slowed to a stop at the side of the road, glancing back with a look of sincere apology. I'm sorry I made you uncomfortable."

Without a word, Evelyn stumbled out of the car, leaning against the curb as her stomach rebelled. Her breaths came in shallow gasps, her body trembling from the sudden rush of adrenaline. The driver approached, his face etched with concern. "Ma'am, I really didn't mean-"

But before he could finish, another car's headlights swept over them from the opposite side, and Derek quickly parked his car and hurried toward her. "Babe!" he called, his voice filled with worry as he reached her side.

Evelyn forced a weak smile, trying to regain her composure, but she felt pale and shaken. Derek's arm slid around her shoulders, guiding her gently toward his own car parked nearby. He opened the door, helped her inside, and handed her a bottle of water. She took a sip, savoring the cool liquid as it eased her nausea.

"Just breathe," he murmured, rubbing her back in slow, soothing circles. His touch calmed the tremors in her hands. "Are you alright? Do you feel better now?"

Evelyn nodded, managing a faint smile as she leaned back against the seat. "Thank you. I'm okay now."

Derek studied her carefully, his gaze filled with a quiet intensity.

When he was satisfied that she'd regained her strength, he reached over, fastening her seatbelt for her, his hand lingering for just a moment in a reassuring touch.

happened, he nodded. "I will take it from here. You can give the police a call

glanced at Evelyn. "You're sure you are ready to go now?" He

the words she knew she had to say before

at her, concern flickering in his eyes. "Are

herself. "Yeah. About what I

to go on while his gaze remained on the

to tell you in a more relaxed moment... but I think you might want to

the words out, her voice barely above

car for a heartbeat as he tried to process what she had just said. Then, Derek's foot hit the brake abruptly, and the car jerked to a stop in the

road. "It's late, and.. you're kind of parked in the middle here," she

a start, he refocused,

Once safely pulled over, he looked ather, his expression softening as he took

you say you think... are you

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her cheeks warming under his intense gaze. "A few,

furrow appearing between his brows. "When did you do

long she had

his eyes widening as he processed what she had just said. He shook his head, a mixture of disbelief and wonder lighting his face. "You mean you've been feeling this way for a while?"

say anything when you began to suspect it?" He asked, placing a hand on her abdomen

mouth. "I wanted to be completely sure of

expression shifted, determination

"I'm taking you

shock was yet ri wear off. But right now,

sudden firmness in his tone.

with the

or our baby, at

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