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."

smile playing with a welcoming smile. "It's Good to see you again, Liam," she said. As

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

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

like

gave a a mock sigh. las like

ni here," Evelyn said, and Liam went

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

"Need any help with lunch?" shaking her head.

under control. You can just t keep me company and

missed you and and

counter, watching as she moved around the kitchen with ease. It felt comfortable and natural to be there with her. life

work." Liam sald, not wanting to tel here

"St

what about

was considering moving to

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

paused for amoment, her

perfect for the most part." She hesitated, then added, "But Ihad a little

hint of something

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

vegetables. "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

him, grateful for his steady

could go any further, the doorbell rang. "Are

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

get it.

Evelyn said

He couldn't shake the idea of Evelyn's little girl possibly being his daughter. But could

when the door

a tall man with dark hair stood ni the doorway,

Liam asked, looking Michael over and wondering why he wasn't carrying

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

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

brow. I" take ti you're not the delivery guy

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

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

go in," Evelyn

I" need ot talk

ot you, Evie. Let me

she could shut the

Evelyn

door.

my home. fl you have something ot

"Fine. Who's this guy?" He nodded toward Liam,

"Evelyn replied sharply. "What do you want

to know what happened between you and

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