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."

to see you again, Liam,"

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

"Busy, but good. Samantha's keeping me

like

a a

busy ni here," Evelyn said, and

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

with lunch?"

just t keep me company and tell me how

you and and Sammy.

felt comfortable and natural to be there with her. life has been al

wanting to tel

"St

about

that he was

since we last talked?" Liam asked, folding his arms

for amoment, her smile faltering

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

elyn admitted, her voice calm but carrying a hint of something more profound. Liam frowned ni concern. "What happened? Ithought

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

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

at him, grateful for his steady

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

must be the delivery," Evelyn said, glancing at the clock. "I ordered a

himself of the counter. "II' get it. You're busy,

said with

at the door, his thoughts 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 know. His stomach was tight with anticipation as

door, but when the door opened, it

stood ni

guy?" Liam asked, looking Michael over and

believe that Evelyn had another man in her life. But seeing

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

take ti

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

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

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

I" need ot talk

Let me come in" eh

before efore she could

Evelyn

door.

isn't welcome ni my home. fl you have something ot say, you can say ti right

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

your business," "Evelyn replied sharply.

to know what happened between you and

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