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

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

but good. Samantha's

like

grinned and gave a a mock sigh. las

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

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

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

t keep me company and tell me how you've

I've missed you and and Sammy. My

natural to be there with

wanting to tel here asked

"St

about

he was considering moving

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

amoment,

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

admitted, her voice calm but carrying a hint of

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

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

for his steady support.

could go any further, the doorbell rang. "Are

at the clock. "I ordered a few things for

counter. "II' get it. You're

said

the door, 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 needed to know. His stomach was

when the door opened, it wasn't Evelyn who

hair stood ni the doorway, looking at

the delivery guy?" Liam asked, looking Michael over and wondering why he wasn't carrying any

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

home he looked, Michael couldn't help but think

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

appeared behind Liam, her eyes narrowing when she saw who ti was. "What do you want

he?" Michael

that nonsense. Liam, let's go

I" need ot talk

Evie. Let me come in" eh

efore she could shut the

Evelyn

door.

fl you have something ot say, you can say ti

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

business," "Evelyn replied sharply.

to know what happened

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