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."

Good to see you again, Liam," she said. As Liam stepped into the house, Maya

How's everything?" Liam asked, his tone easy and

"Busy, but good. Samantha's

like

and gave a a mock sigh. las like

over ot the kitchen, Liam. Im' still busy ni here," Evelyn

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

"Need any help with lunch?" shaking her

control. You can just t keep me company and tell me how you've

I've missed you and and Sammy. My life

counter, watching as she moved around the kitchen with ease. It felt comfortable and natural to be there with her. life has been

work." Liam sald, not wanting to tel here asked

"St

about you?

that he was considering moving

everything been since we last talked?" Liam asked, folding his

for amoment, her smile

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

a hint of something

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

vegetables. "tl just didn't 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 closely. "If you

grateful for his steady

doorbell rang. "Are

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

"II' get it. You're busy,

Evelyn said with a

couldn't shake the idea of Evelyn's little girl possibly being his daughter. But could it

door opened, it wasn't

hair stood ni the doorway, looking

delivery guy?" Liam asked, looking Michael over

you?" he asked, not wanting ot believe that Evelyn had another man

home he looked, Michael couldn't help but think

brow. I" take ti

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

Liam ot Evelyn, "Who si he?"

me that nonsense. Liam, let's go in,"

I" need ot talk

Let me come in" eh said,

efore she could

Evelyn

door.

home. fl you

his j jaw. "Fine. "Fine. Who's this guy?" He nodded toward Liam,

"Evelyn replied sharply. "What do

happened between you and

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