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

Maya. How's everything?" Liam

Samantha's keeping me on my toes

like

and gave a a mock sigh.

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

any help with lunch?" shaking her head. "Nah,

t keep

and and

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

Liam sald, not wanting to tel here

"St

about

he was considering moving

Liam asked, folding his arms across his

paused for amoment,

everything's been perfect for the most part." She hesitated, then added, "But Ihad a

work with Empowered anymore," elyn admitted, her voice calm but carrying a hint of something more profound. Liam frowned

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

didn't work out. There were some... complications. But it's fine. I'm moving on". "Wel, as long as you're okay," Liam

grateful for his steady

further, the doorbell

delivery," Evelyn said, glancing at the

counter. "II' get it. You're busy, and Maya's still working on

said with

little girl possibly being his daughter. But could it really be true? He needed to know. His stomach was tight with anticipation

the door opened, it

with dark hair stood ni the doorway,

delivery guy?" Liam asked, looking Michael over and wondering

are you?" he asked, not wanting ot believe

looked, Michael couldn't help but think he was

take ti you're not the delivery

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

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

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

I" need ot talk

ot you, Evie. Let

efore she could

Evelyn

door.

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

clenched his j jaw. "Fine. "Fine. Who's this guy?" He

replied sharply. "What do

know what happened between

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