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.

you for understanding," Maya

between them was awkward and stretched

say to him because their conversation was sort

enjoying Ludus?" She

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

told Evelyn you're here, right? I mean, you will have a place to hang out. You could even become friends with Samantha's Dad. He is a nice person," Maya advised, and

you want, we can hang out. That way, you don't

say that," he said, happy to have

you'd be comfortable, and we will meet there," Liam suggested since he knew not every lady would be comfortable visiting a single man.

right

with a wide smile, "Maya! Welcome to my place," he said

Maya said as she walked into the

of surprises. She never would have imagined

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

so we can finish early," she suggested as she set her sling bag

got here. You're my visitor," Liam pointed out, "we should sit down first," he

Maya said as she looked around the place, which was filled with open

what can I get you now?" He

you don't mind me

fight?" She asked, and Liam

said, unable to say it, and Maya looked at him for

moved down here because you like her but found out about Derek?" She guessed, and

did you know that? Did she tell you

a logical deduction. You both seemed okay when you came over to the house, but then I came out to see Derek, and you were gone. Next, I see you in your office, and you don't want Evelyn

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 to stop her laughter from

me?" Liam asked, and Maya's laughter spilled over and she threw back her head and laughed

in her laughter, amused

sorry" she said, wiping her eyes as she continued to laugh, "It's just so funny. You made such a gallant move; I can imagine how proud you must have

The timing sucked. And maybe I should have asked instead of assuming," he said with a

meant

can tell what awaits

of you to be

By the way, I told Evelyn about it," she said, and Liam raised a

your mind about not telling her?" Liam asked, and Maya

was worried for nothing. I