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

How's everything?" Liam asked,

good. Samantha's keeping me

like

a a mock

kitchen, Liam. Im' still busy ni here," Evelyn said, and

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

any help with lunch?"

keep me

you and and Sammy. My

comfortable and natural to be there with her. life has been al about work,

work." Liam sald, not wanting

"St

about

that he was

talked?" Liam asked, folding his arms across his chest. "Settling

amoment, her

"What kind of Evabit. "Yeah, everything's been perfect for the

Empowered anymore," elyn admitted, her voice calm but carrying a hint

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

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

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

any further, the doorbell rang. "Are

Evelyn said, glancing at the clock.

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

said with a

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

when the door opened,

hair stood ni the

looking Michael over and wondering why he

you?" he asked, not wanting ot believe

how at home he looked, Michael couldn't

brow. I" take ti you're not

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

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

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

I" need ot talk

talk ot you, Evie. Let me come

efore she could shut

Evelyn

door.

isn't welcome ni my home. fl you

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

of your business," "Evelyn replied sharply.

happened

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