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. "It's Good to see you again, Liam," she said. As Liam stepped into

of see you too, Maya. How's everything?" Liam asked, his

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

like

a mock sigh.

the kitchen, Liam. Im' still busy ni here,"

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

counter. "Need any help with

t keep me company and tell

you and

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

work." Liam sald, not wanting

"St

about you?

that he was

last talked?" Liam asked, folding his arms across his

for amoment, her

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

calm but carrying a hint of

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

for his steady

the doorbell rang. "Are you expecting someone

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

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

Evelyn said with

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

door, but when the door opened,

a tall man with dark hair stood ni the doorway,

Michael over and wondering

"Who are you?" he asked, not wanting ot believe

the door and how at home he looked, Michael couldn't help but think he was Evelyn's

ti

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 urge

me that nonsense. Liam, let's go in," Evelyn said while Liam looked

I" need ot talk

you, Evie. Let me come in" eh said,

efore she could shut

Evelyn

door.

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

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

of your business," "Evelyn replied

Iwant to know what happened between you and Sandra

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