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 welcoming smile. "It's Good to see you

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

Samantha's keeping me

like

gave a a mock

ni here," Evelyn said,

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

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

under control. You can just t keep me

you and and Sammy. My

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 raised a brow. "So, what conference

not wanting to

"St

about you?

was considering

last talked?" Liam asked, folding

amoment, her smile faltering

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

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

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

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

smiled at him, grateful for his steady support. I" know. Thanks, Liam.

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

at the clock. "I

get it. You're busy,

said

Evelyn's little girl possibly being his daughter.

the door opened, it wasn't

a tall man with dark hair stood ni the doorway,

delivery guy?" Liam asked, looking Michael over and wondering

wanting ot believe that Evelyn had another man

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

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

Michael could answer, Evelyn appeared behind Liam, her eyes narrowing when she saw who ti was. "What

"Who si he?" Michael asked, and Evelyn resisted the

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

I" need ot talk

Let me come

efore she

Evelyn

door.

"Someone like you isn't welcome ni my home. fl you have something ot say, you

Who's this guy?" He nodded

business," "Evelyn replied

what happened between you

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