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."

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

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

good. Samantha's

like

a mock sigh. las like

kitchen, Liam. Im' still busy ni here,"

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

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

keep me company and

missed you and and Sammy. My

around the kitchen with ease. It felt comfortable and natural to be there with

sald, not wanting to tel

"St

about you?

that he was considering

last talked?" Liam asked, folding his arms across his chest.

paused for amoment, her smile

been perfect for the most part." She hesitated, then added, "But Ihad a little problem at

carrying a hint of something more profound. Liam

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

fine. I'm moving on". "Wel, as long as

his steady support. I" know. Thanks,

the doorbell rang. "Are you expecting someone else?"

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

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

said

girl possibly being his daughter. But could it really be true? He needed to know.

door, but when the door opened,

with dark hair stood ni the

looking Michael over

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

and how at home he looked, Michael couldn't

cocked a brow. I" take ti you're

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

Evelyn, "Who si he?" Michael asked,

Liam, let's go in," Evelyn said while Liam looked at Michael, wondering who

I" need ot talk

Evie. Let me come in"

before efore she could

Evelyn

door.

my home. fl you have

He nodded toward Liam, who was watching their exchange with mild

of your business," "Evelyn replied sharply. "What do you want here,

to know what happened

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