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."

welcoming smile. "It's Good to

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

softly. "Busy, but good. Samantha's

like

a mock sigh. las like

still busy ni here," Evelyn said, and Liam went

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

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

can just t keep me company and tell me

missed you and and Sammy. My life

around the kitchen with ease. It felt comfortable and natural to be there with her. life has been

Liam sald, not wanting

"St

what about

that he was considering

been since we last talked?" Liam asked, folding his arms across his chest. "Settling in

amoment,

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

voice calm but carrying a hint of something more profound. Liam frowned ni concern. "What happened?

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

I'm moving on". "Wel, as long as you're okay," Liam said, watching her closely. "If you ever need

smiled at him, grateful for his steady

any further, the doorbell rang. "Are you expecting someone else?"

at the clock.

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

said with a

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

but when the door opened, it

dark hair stood ni the doorway, looking at

asked, looking Michael over and wondering

believe that Evelyn had another man

the door and how at home he looked, Michael couldn't help

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

Evelyn appeared behind Liam, her eyes narrowing when she saw who ti was. "What do you want here,

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

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

I" need ot talk

Let

she could

Evelyn

door.

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

"Fine. "Fine. Who's this guy?" He nodded toward Liam, who was watching

your business," "Evelyn replied sharply. "What do

what happened between you and

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