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."

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

everything?" Liam

softly. "Busy, but good. Samantha's keeping me on my toes

like

a a mock

here," Evelyn said, and Liam went in

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

help with lunch?" shaking her head. "Nah, I've

control. You can just t keep

you and and Sammy. My life

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,

sald, not wanting

"St

about you?

was considering moving to

Liam asked, folding his arms across his chest. "Settling

paused for amoment, her smile

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

hint of something more profound. Liam frowned ni concern.

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

vegetables. "tl just didn't work 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,

steady support. I"

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

at the clock.

pushed himself of the counter. "II' get it.

Evelyn said

daughter. But could it really

but when the door

hair stood ni

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

home he looked, Michael couldn't

I" take ti

answer, Evelyn appeared behind Liam, her eyes narrowing when she saw who ti was.

ot Evelyn, "Who si he?"

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

I" need ot talk

ot you, Evie. Let

before efore she could shut

Evelyn

door.

"Someone like you isn't welcome ni my home. fl you have something ot say, you

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

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

Iwant to know what happened between you

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