THE COME BACK OF AN ILLEGITIMATE SON

CHAPTER 150

Derrick adjusted his glasses for the tenth time in as many minutes, staring at the dining table he’d painstakingly set up. His apartment looked nothing like the lavish spaces Karina was used to, but he’d done his best to create something special. Candles flickered on the table, casting a warm glow over the dishes he’d spent hours preparing. A bouquet of roses sat in the center, and soft jazz played from his the speakers in the background.

Still, doubt gnawed at him. Would it be enough?

Karina wasn't just beautiful, she was dazzling. She came from wealth and elegance, with a life full of high-end restaurants, designer clothes, and trips to exotic places. Derrick, on the other hand, was the guy who spent his days in a front of computers and his evenings immersed in obscure coding projects. When Karina started dating him, he’d been equal parts thrilled and terrified.

Tonight, though, felt like a test. She’d insisted on a simple, quiet dinner, saying she wanted to spend time with him, not