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."

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

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

but good. Samantha's keeping

like

a mock sigh.

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

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

kitchen counter. "Need any help with lunch?"

just t keep me company and

and and

ease. It felt comfortable and natural to be there with her. life has been al about work, as usual. Nothing fun,"

work." Liam sald, not wanting to tel here asked

"St

what about

was considering moving

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

for amoment, her smile faltering

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

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

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

complications. But it's fine. I'm moving on". "Wel, as long as you're okay," Liam said, watching her closely. "If you ever need anything, you

steady support. I" know. Thanks, Liam. Ireally appreciate

conversation could go any further, the doorbell

said, glancing at the clock. "I ordered a few things

of the counter. "II' get it.

Evelyn said with

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

the door opened, it

dark hair stood ni the

Liam asked, looking Michael over and wondering why he

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

home he looked, Michael

take ti you're not the delivery guy

her eyes narrowing when she saw who ti was. "What

Evelyn, "Who si he?"

me that nonsense. Liam, let's go in," Evelyn

I" need ot talk

ot you, Evie. Let me come in"

before efore she could shut the

Evelyn

door.

you

this guy?" He nodded toward Liam, who was watching their exchange with mild

replied

know what happened

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