The Billionaire’s Unexpected Proposal (Evelyn and Derek) novel Chapter 214

Chapter 214

As they left the prison, the drive to Derek's parents' house was quiet. Evelyn occasionally glanced at Derek, noting the subtle tension in his jaw.

She reached out to place a reassuring hand on his thigh, and he gave her a small smile.

When they arrived, Samantha's laughter echoed through the house before they even stepped inside. Derek's mother opened the door, beaming at them. "Come in, come in. Samantha's been waiting for you both all day."

In the living room, Samantha was perched on Derek's father's lap, giggling as he made silly faces. Her eyes lit up when she saw her parents, and she scrambled down, running toward them.

"Mommy! Daddy!" she squealed, her little legs carrying her as fast as they could.

Seeing Samantha, the remnant of Derek's bad mood evaporated, and he crouched down and scooped her up in one fluid motion, twirling her in the air. "There's my favorite girl!" he said, planting a kiss on her cheek.

Samantha giggled, wrapping her arms around his neck. "I missed you, Daddy!"

"I missed you too, sweetheart," Derek said, holding her close

Evelyn raised an eyebrow, feigning offense. "Wait a minute. I 

thought I was your favorite girl."

Samantha turned to her mother, her expression serious. "Mommy, you're not a girl. You're a mommy. Daddy's favorite girl is me.

You're his favorite wife."

Evelyn and Derek burst into laughter as Derek's parents joined in the laughter. Derek hugged Samantha tighter. "Well, you've got me there, baby."

Evelyn smiled and kissed Samantha's forehead. "Noted. We missed you so much, darling. Aunt Maya has missed you, too. And guess who else has missed you?" Evelyn asked, and Samantha grinned.

"Grandparents Quinn?" She asked, and Evelyn laughed.

"Exactly. And guess what? Your Grandma Claire is waiting for you at home," Derek said, Samantha's eyes widened.

"Really? Is Grandma Claire at our house? Is Grandpa there too?" She asked, and Evelyn nodded.

"They sure are" Evelyn confirmed, smiling at her daughter's excitement.

"So, are you ready to go home?" Derek asked, and Samantha nodded enthusiastically, her hair bouncing.

"Yes! I can't wait!" She said, jumping.

"Don't be too excited to leave, dear. You're breaking my heart,"

Derek's father said, and they all laughed.

"Don't worry, I'm going to fix it," Samantha promised, kissing her palm and placing it on his chest.

Derek's father chuckled. "It feels much better, my little heart doctor," he said, and Samantha giggled.

As Derek and Evelyn sat down, Derek's mother's warm gaze followed Evelyn. "How are you feeling, dear?"

Evelyn smiled. "I'm fine, thank you."

Derek's father chimed in, his tone teasing. "I hope Derek isn't stressing you out too much."

Evelyn laughed, shaking her head. "Quite the opposite. He's been pampering me so much it's starting to stress me out."

The room filled with laughter, and Derek rolled his eyes playfully.