The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 187

Alone in the silent house, Maya thought about what Evelyn and Derek had said about her being a part of their family. She sighed softly, feeling grateful for the love they were showing her.

One of the reasons she had initially wanted to hide it from Evelyn was because a part of her had been scared that Evelyn might fire her if she found out she was ill and would not be able to look after Samantha for some time. She couldn't help but marvel at how total strangers were being so good and helping her, whereas her stepfather, who had practically raised her, treated her like she was nothing.

She sighed when her phone buzzed and raised a brow, wondering who could be calling her when she saw it was an unknown contact.

Although she wasn't in the mood to talk to anyone, she picked it up, "Hello?" She asked cautiously.

"Hello, Maya. It's Liam. Dr Liam,' he said, and she smiled when she heard his voice.

"I could tell it was you from your voice even before you spoke""" she said, and Liam paused.

"Really?" He asked, amused, since he didn't expect her to know his voice.

They hardly talked, and the longest he had spoken to her was during her last visit to the hospital. Other than that, they only

exchanged pleasantries and goodbyes, and that was it.

"Yes. I guess you took my number from my file. And in case you called to find out if I told Evelyn about you, you don't have to worry.

I didn't," Maya said, and Liam raised a brow.

"That's not why I called," he said, and her mouth rounded in a silent

o. "I wanted to find out how you were doing," Liam went on before she could speak.

Maya paused, wondering if this was a routine call to his patient or if he was asking her because she was Evelyn's nanny.

"Are you there?" Liam asked when she didn't say anything.

"Yes. I'm trying to figure out if you want a medical response or a normal response," she said, and Liam chuckled.

"I'm not sure what you mean by medical or normal response. You were pretty upset when you left my office, and I just wanted to find out if you were feeling better now," Liam said, since she had told him she didn't plan to tell Evelyn and she had also mentioned that, like him, she didn't have friends, he figured she might need to talk to someone.

Maya smiled. "I guess I'm fine. I'm sorry I left that way after agreeing to have lunch with you," she said apologetically.

"You do not owe me any apology. Your reaction was pretty normal, Liam assured her.

for understanding," Maya

them was awkward

say to him because their conversation was sort

how are you enjoying Ludus?" She asked, not knowing

And I'm not so sure I'm enjoying Ludus. I'm not at work right now. I'm just bored out of my mind at home unpacking my stuff, and I don't even know where to go if I wanted to,"

out. You could even become friends with Samantha's Dad. He is a nice person," Maya advised, and Liam winced, feeling oddly betrayed that Maya approved of Derek, too. "I'm sure he's nice," Liam murmured since he could tell that

you want, we can hang out.

he said, happy to have company, and

be comfortable visiting a single man. "You said you were unpacking. I will come to give you a hand. And maybe if we finish early enough, we can find somewhere to eat," Maya

right now,"

short while later, she arrived at his place, and Liam opened the door with a wide smile, "Maya! Welcome to my place," he said

said as she

never would have imagined that she would visit

What can I get you?" Liam asked, and Maya shook

started so we can finish early," she suggested

out, "we should sit

she looked

I get you

I leave. If you don't mind me asking, why don't you want to tell Evelyn that you're

both fight?" She

said, unable to say it, and Maya looked at

you like her but found out about Derek?" She guessed, and his eyes

that? Did she tell

logical deduction. You both seemed okay when you came over to the house, but then I came out to see Derek, and

told her how I felt after so long, and then he showed up, and I felt like an idiot, especially after making the move down here," he explained, and instead of the sympathy he expected, Maya pressed her lips together

and Maya's laughter spilled

laughter, amused by the way she laughed without

as she continued to laugh, "It's just so funny. You made such a gallant move; I

should have asked instead of

how it was meant

a reason. You never can tell what awaits you here," she

knows? Maybe I'm here because of you to be your

the way, I told Evelyn about it," she said, and

changed your mind about not telling

guess I was worried for nothing. I didn't want to tell