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. "It's Good to see you again, Liam," she

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

Samantha's keeping me on my toes as

like

gave a a

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

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

can just t keep

you and

casually against 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, and

sald, not wanting to tel here asked

"St

about

he was considering moving to

last talked?" Liam asked, folding his arms

paused for amoment, her

eyebrow. "What kind of Evabit. "Yeah, everything's been perfect for the most part." She

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

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

complications. But it's fine. I'm moving on". "Wel, as long as you're okay," Liam said, watching

steady

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

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

himself of the counter. "II' get it.

Evelyn said with

possibly being his daughter. But could it really be true? He needed to know. His stomach was tight

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

stood ni the doorway,

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

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

how at home he looked,

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

she saw who ti was.

"Who si he?"

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

I" need ot talk

talk ot you, Evie. Let me come in"

efore she

Evelyn

door.

fl you have something ot say, you can say ti

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

of your business," "Evelyn replied sharply.

know what happened between you and Sandra

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