The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 210

Evelyn and Derek had breakfast alone the following day because Maya claimed she wanted to sleep in and eat much later. They all knew she was avoiding them because she didn't want to talk about whatever was happening between her and Liam. After breakfast, Evelyn decided to have a word with Maya, so she took a tray of breakfast up to Maya's room and knocked softly on the door.

Evelyn heard a faint rustle from within, and after a moment, the door creaked open. Maya stood there, dressed in a casual hoodie and sweatpants, her dark hair tied into a messy bun. Her guarded expression softened slightly when she saw Evelyn standing there with a tray of breakfast.

"Good morning," Evelyn greeted with a warm smile. "Breakfast delivery."

"Thank you," Maya said as she took the tray from her."

"Can I come in for a quick chat?" Evelyn asked, and Maya's eyes narrowed slightly, a flicker of suspicion crossing her face.

"Is this about... last night?" she asked, her voice cautious.

Evelyn chuckled softly. "Not entirely. Just wanted to check on you."

Maya opened the door wider and stepped aside, gesturing for Evelyn to come in. Evelyn entered the small, cozy space, her eyes briefly scanning the neatly made bed and a stack of books on the nightstand.

"So," Evelyn began, her tone light. "How are you doing this morning?" She asked as Maya set the tray down on top of the stack of books by the nightstand.

Evelyn chose the seat by the window, waiting for Maya to settle on the edge of the bed.

Maya shrugged, pulling her legs up to sit cross-legged on the bed.

"I'm alright. What about you?"

"I'm okay, too," Evelyn replied, leaning back against the chair.

"Actually, I wanted to talk to you about something."

Maya tensed slightly. "Let me guess... Liam? I'm sorry I didn't tell you I..."

Evelyn smiled reassuringly as she cut in. "Yes, about Liam, but not in the way you're thinking."

Maya relaxed slightly but stayed cautious. "Okay..."

Evelyn's smile widened. "Actually, I just wanted to say I'm not upset or anything about you keeping his secret. If anything, I'm glad you two got to know each other better. He's a really decent guy, and I think it's wonderful that the two of you have struck up a friendship." Maya's cheeks flushed, and she blinked, her brows knitting together in surprise. "Really?"

"Of course," Evelyn said, her voice gentle. "You don't need to feel

awkward or guilty about anything. I'm totally cool with... whatever is going on between you two."

"Whatever's going on?" she echoed, a nervous laugh escaping her lips. "I'm not sure there's anything going on," she

look of disbelief. She raised an eyebrow, leaning forward slightly. "Maya, please don't tell me you

shook her head quickly. "Not exactly. But it's the truth,"

it's not," Evelyn countered. She

Maya insisted

That he liked me or that he

and Maya gave a half-shrug but said

someone like

can you not see all the difference

out? Until a couple of days ago, I was your employee. You're an accomplished lady.

you think I'm better than

at me. I don't have a degree. I don't have a good job. I have health problems. My lifes a mess, Evelyn. I've got nothing going for me. Well, until recently, like you know." Evelyn sighed, her expression softening. "Maya, all of those things can change in the next two to five years, and they will if you work towards them as you have planned. But why

glistening. "But he's a doctor, Evelyn. He's accomplished so

kind, genuine, and thoughtful person. That's what matters. That's the only thing anyone worth having in your life would care about. You don't

I will only be an embarrassment to him in

sure he does- then he sees all the amazing things about you that you can't seem

between the two of you while you pursue your dreams. And maybe when you feel more confident

Maya, give yourself the chance

away from this

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idea that you're not enough. You are enough, Maya. You, more than anyone else, should believe that about yourself. What do you

sagged as a small smile crept

"You really think so?"

hand. "I know so. And honestly? If you care about him, don't let your insecurities get in the way. You deserve happiness as much as anyone else." Maya nodded slowly, her voice soft. "Thank you, Evelyn. I... I'll think about what

to go now. We have an appointment

their room is ready before they get here," Maya said as she

minutes later, Evelyn and Derek entered the obstetrician's

smiles

rhythmically, his eyes flitting around the room. He paused to

Evelyn teased, reaching over to still his

lips twitching into a smile. "Just... I

nurse called them in. Derek stood immediately and helped Evelyn up, his hand never leaving

soft pastel walls and a monitor mounted on the wall. Evelyn settled onto the examination table,

in her forties, entered with a

voice warm but tinged with awe.

baby today?" the doctor asked, slipping on

nodded eagerly. Derek looked like he wanted to say something

dimmed