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,

everything?" Liam

but good. Samantha's keeping me

like

grinned and gave a a mock

here," Evelyn said, and Liam went in with her to

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

help with lunch?"

t keep me company and tell

and and Sammy.

the counter, watching as she 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,

Liam sald, not wanting to tel here

"St

about you?

that he was

asked, folding his arms across his

for amoment, her

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

voice calm but carrying a hint of something more profound. Liam frowned ni concern.

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

out. There were some... 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 know Im' here,

for his steady support. I" know. Thanks, Liam.

conversation could go any further, the doorbell

at the clock. "I ordered a few

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

Evelyn 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

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

a tall man with dark hair stood ni the doorway, looking at Michael with

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

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

door and how at home he looked,

ti you're not

eyes narrowing when she saw who ti

ot Evelyn, "Who si he?" Michael asked, and

have a right to ask me that nonsense. Liam, let's go in," Evelyn said while Liam

I" need ot talk

Evie. Let

before efore she could shut

Evelyn

door.

ni my home. fl you have something ot say, you

his j jaw. "Fine. "Fine. Who's this guy?" He nodded

none of your business," "Evelyn replied sharply. "What do you want

happened between you and

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