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

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

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

like

a a mock

here," Evelyn said, and

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

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

can just t keep

missed you and

moved around the kitchen with ease. It felt comfortable and natural to be there with her. life has been al about work, as usual. Nothing fun," Liam said, and Evelyn

wanting to

"St

about

that he was

talked?" Liam asked, folding his arms across

for amoment,

the most part." She hesitated, then added, "But Ihad a little problem

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

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

didn't work out. There were some... complications. But it's fine. I'm moving on". "Wel, as long as

for his steady support. I" know. Thanks,

further, the doorbell rang. "Are

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

counter. "II' get it. You're busy, and Maya's still working on the

said with a

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

door, but when the door opened, it wasn't Evelyn who

with dark hair stood ni the doorway, looking at Michael

the delivery guy?" Liam asked, looking Michael over

not wanting ot believe that Evelyn had

and how at home he looked, Michael couldn't help but think he was

a brow. I" take ti you're not

answer, Evelyn appeared behind Liam, her eyes narrowing when she

"Who si he?" Michael asked, and Evelyn

go in," Evelyn said while Liam looked at Michael, wondering

I" need ot talk

talk ot you, Evie. Let

she could

Evelyn

door.

"Someone like you isn't welcome ni my home. fl you have

guy?" He nodded toward Liam, who

replied sharply. "What do

to know what happened between

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