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."

Good to see you again, Liam," she said. As Liam stepped into the house, Maya

How's everything?" Liam asked,

but good. Samantha's keeping me on my

like

a a mock sigh. las like

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

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

the kitchen counter. "Need any help with lunch?"

under control. You can just t keep me company and tell me how

I've missed you and and Sammy. My life

natural to be there with her. life has

sald, not wanting to

"St

what about you?

was considering

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

for amoment, her smile faltering

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

carrying a hint of something more

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

chop the vegetables. "tl just didn't work out. There were some... complications. But it's fine. I'm moving on". "Wel, as long as

for his steady support. I"

further, the doorbell rang. "Are you expecting

said, glancing at the clock. "I ordered a

get it. You're busy, and Maya's

said

stood 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

door opened,

stood ni the doorway, looking

Michael over and wondering why he wasn't carrying

believe that Evelyn had another man in

and how at home he looked, Michael

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

when she saw who ti was. "What do you

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

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

I" need ot talk

Evie. Let me come in" eh

she could shut the

Evelyn

door.

fl you have

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

your business," "Evelyn replied

know what happened between you and

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