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."

yourself," she replied, a soft smile playing with a welcoming smile. "It's Good to see you again, Liam," she said. As Liam stepped into the

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

softly. "Busy, but good. Samantha's keeping

like

gave a a mock sigh. las like

busy ni here," Evelyn said,

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

help with lunch?" shaking her

You can just t keep me

missed you and and

and leaned 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 Evelyn

Liam sald, not wanting to tel here asked

"St

what about

was considering moving to

talked?" Liam asked, folding his arms across

for amoment, her

of Evabit. "Yeah, everything's been perfect for the most part." She hesitated, then

a hint of something more

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

work out. There were some... complications. But it's fine. I'm moving on". "Wel, as long as

him, grateful for his steady support. I" know.

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

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

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 really be true? He needed to

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

a tall man with dark hair stood ni the doorway,

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

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

how at home he looked, Michael

take ti you're not the delivery

when she saw who

Evelyn, "Who si he?" Michael asked, and Evelyn resisted the

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

I" need ot talk

Evie. Let me come in"

she

Evelyn

door.

my home. fl you

He nodded toward

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

Iwant to know what happened between you and Sandra

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