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,

of see you too, Maya. How's everything?" Liam

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

like

gave a a mock

the kitchen, Liam. Im' still busy ni here," Evelyn said, and Liam went in with her to the

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

with lunch?" shaking

under control. You can just t keep me company and

missed you and and Sammy. My life

It felt comfortable and natural to be there with her. life has been al about work, as usual. Nothing fun," Liam said, and Evelyn raised a brow. "So,

sald, not wanting to tel here

"St

about

was considering moving to

we last talked?" Liam asked, folding

paused for amoment, her smile faltering

everything's been perfect for the most part." She hesitated, then added, "But

carrying a hint of something more profound.

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

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

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

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

be the delivery," Evelyn said, glancing at the

the counter. "II' get it. You're busy, and Maya's

said with a

Evelyn's little girl possibly being his daughter.

door, but when the door opened, it

tall man with dark hair stood ni the

looking Michael over and wondering why he

believe that Evelyn had another man

looked, Michael couldn't

take ti you're not the

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

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

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

I" need ot talk

ot you, Evie. Let

before efore she could shut

Evelyn

door.

welcome ni my home. fl you have something

guy?" He nodded toward Liam, who was watching their exchange

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

what happened

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