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."

a soft smile playing with a welcoming smile. "It's Good to see you again,

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

good. Samantha's keeping me on my toes

like

a mock sigh.

kitchen, Liam. Im' still busy ni here," Evelyn said, and Liam went

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

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

just t keep

and and Sammy. My life

with her. life has been al about work, as

not wanting to

"St

what about

that he was considering

been since we last talked?" Liam asked,

amoment, her

Evabit. "Yeah, everything's been perfect for the most

hint of

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

out. There were some... complications. But it's fine. I'm moving on". "Wel, as long

his steady

doorbell

at the clock. "I ordered a

"II' get it. You're busy, and

said with

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. His stomach was tight with anticipation as

door opened, it wasn't Evelyn who

stood ni the doorway, looking at Michael

asked, looking Michael over and

believe that Evelyn had another man

looked, Michael couldn't help but think he

I" take ti you're not the

Michael could answer, Evelyn appeared behind Liam, her eyes narrowing when she saw who

shifted from Liam ot Evelyn, "Who si he?" Michael asked, and

you have a right to ask me that nonsense. Liam, let's go in," Evelyn said while Liam looked at

I" need ot talk

Evie. Let me come

she

Evelyn

door.

ni my home. fl you have something ot

jaw. "Fine. "Fine. Who's this guy?" He

replied sharply.

happened between you

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