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."

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,

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

like

gave a a mock sigh. las like

here," Evelyn

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

kitchen counter. "Need any help with lunch?" shaking her

t keep

and

nodded 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

wanting to tel here asked

"St

what about you?

that he was considering moving to

Liam asked, folding

for amoment, her smile faltering

raised an eyebrow. "What kind of Evabit. "Yeah, everything's been perfect for the most part." She hesitated, then added, "But Ihad a little problem at

a hint

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

"tl just didn't work out. There were some... complications. But it's fine. I'm moving on". "Wel, as long as you're okay," Liam said, watching her closely. "If you ever need anything, you know Im' here,

smiled at him, grateful for his steady support. I" know. Thanks, Liam. Ireally appreciate

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

glancing at

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

Evelyn said with a

at the door, his thoughts swirling with questions. He couldn't shake the idea of Evelyn's little girl possibly being his daughter. But

but when the door opened, it wasn't

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

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

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

door and how at home he looked, Michael

a brow. I" take ti you're

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

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

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

I" need ot talk

Evie. Let me

efore she could

Evelyn

door.

home. fl you have something ot say, you can say ti right

clenched his j jaw. "Fine. "Fine. Who's this guy?" He nodded toward Liam, who was watching their exchange with mild

none of your business," "Evelyn replied sharply. "What

Iwant to know what happened between you

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