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, Liam," she said. As Liam stepped into the house,

everything?" Liam asked,

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

like

a a

still busy ni here," Evelyn said, and

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

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

control. You can just t keep me company and tell me

missed you and and Sammy.

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

sald, not wanting to tel here asked

"St

about

was considering moving

asked, folding his arms across his

amoment, her

for the most part." She hesitated, then added, "But Ihad a

Empowered anymore," elyn admitted, her voice calm but carrying a hint of something more profound. Liam frowned ni

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

But it's fine. I'm moving on". "Wel,

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

doorbell rang. "Are you

glancing at the clock. "I ordered a few things

get it. You're busy,

Evelyn said

the idea of Evelyn's little girl possibly being his daughter. But could it really be

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

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

you the delivery guy?" Liam asked, looking Michael over

"Who are you?" he asked, not wanting ot believe that Evelyn had another

the door and how at home he looked, Michael couldn't help but think he was Evelyn's

I" take ti you're not the delivery guy

narrowing when she saw who

Evelyn, "Who si he?" Michael

that nonsense. Liam, let's go in," Evelyn said while Liam looked at

I" need ot talk

you, Evie. Let

efore she could

Evelyn

door.

ni my home. fl you have something ot

He nodded toward Liam, who was

replied sharply. "What do you

to know what happened between

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