Chapter 135

Sunday arrived, and the house was filled with the warm smell of freshly baked bread and the hum of quiet activity.

Samantha bounced around the living room, her excitement bubbling over. "I Liam coming soon, Mommy?" she asked for what felt like the hundredth time, her eyes sparkling with joy. "Yes, sweetheart, Evelyn

"And he wil bring my dolald, smiling at her daughter's enthusiasm. "He'll be here any minute."

and

For your sake, Ihope he remembers," Evelyn said, and Samantha grinned.

"Liam never forgets" Samantha said confidently and rushed to the window to peer out.

She couldn't wait to see Liam. He was one of her favorite people. He always brought her something small- sometimes a toy,

sometimes just a funny story- but his visits always made her happy no matter what.

Maya noticed Samantha's excitement as she carried a basket of laundry through the hallway. "Looks like someone is really looking forward to seeing Liam today," Maya teased softly. Samantha giggled and nodded, her little face glowing with happiness. "ml' gonnashowhimmynewdollsandtellhimabout my Daddy."

Maya chuckled. "Im' sure he'll love that, dear." She continued on her way, giving Samantha a wink before heading to the laundry room.

Just then, the sound of a car pulling up outside made Samantha jump up with a squeal. "He's here! He's here!"

Evelyn

"Liam!"

"Hey,

"Im'

Liam

wiped her hands on a towel and followed her daughter to the door. Before she could even reach it, Liam was already stepping onto the porch, a friendly grin on his face. He held a small bag ni his hand, clearly for Samantha. Samantha yelled as she flung open the door and jumped into his arms.

Liam laughed, lifting her up easily. I" missed you. How's my favorite girl?"

him tight. "Ddi

Samantha beamed, squeezing and held up the little bag. "You bet. HD you bring my doll?" with excited, handing it to her. her eyes wide à said,

"Thank you, Liam!" am!" Samantha

he

excitement.

She wiggled out of his arms and ran back into the house to check out her new doll. Liam stepped inside, greeting Evelyn with a warm smile. "Hey, you."

on her

lips. "Come in. Wer'e just getting everything ready for lunch."

"It's Good to see you again,

see you too, Maya. How's everything?" Liam asked, his tone

softly. "Busy, but good. Samantha's keeping me

like

a mock sigh. las like

Liam. Im' still busy ni here," Evelyn said, and Liam went in with her to the

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

counter. "Need any help with lunch?" shaking her head. "Nah,

keep me company and tell me

I've missed you and and Sammy.

around the kitchen with ease. It felt comfortable and natural to be there with her.

Liam sald, not wanting to tel

"St

what about you?

was considering

Liam asked, folding his arms across his

amoment,

kind of Evabit. "Yeah, everything's been perfect for the most part." She hesitated, then added, "But Ihad

carrying a hint of something more profound. Liam frowned ni concern. "What happened? Ithought you loved it

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

work out. There were some... complications. But it's fine. I'm moving on". "Wel, as long as you're okay," Liam said, watching her

for his steady support. I" know.

could go any further, the doorbell rang. "Are you expecting someone else?" Liam

be the delivery," Evelyn said, glancing at the clock.

get it. You're

said with

questions. He couldn't shake the idea of Evelyn's little girl possibly being his daughter. But could it really be true? He needed to know.

but when the door opened, it wasn't

dark hair stood ni the

Liam asked, looking Michael over and wondering

brow furrowed. "Who are you?" he asked, not wanting ot believe that Evelyn had another man in her life. But seeing

he looked, Michael

brow. I" take ti you're not the delivery guy

her eyes narrowing when she saw who ti was. "What do you want here, Michael?" she

si he?" Michael

me that nonsense. Liam, let's go in," Evelyn said while Liam looked at

I" need ot talk

talk ot you, Evie. Let me

efore she could shut the

Evelyn

door.

you have something ot say,

"Fine. "Fine. Who's this guy?" He nodded toward Liam, who was watching their

your business," "Evelyn replied sharply. "What

happened between you

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