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

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

"Busy, but good. Samantha's keeping

like

a mock

busy ni here," Evelyn said, and Liam

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

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

keep me

you and and

to be there with her.

work." Liam sald, not wanting to

"St

about

he was considering moving to

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

for amoment, her smile

of Evabit. "Yeah, everything's been perfect for the most part." She hesitated,

don't work with Empowered anymore," elyn admitted, her voice calm but carrying a hint of something more profound. Liam frowned ni concern. "What happened? Ithought

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

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

grateful for his steady support. I" know. Thanks, Liam. Ireally

the doorbell rang. "Are you expecting someone

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

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

said

the idea of Evelyn's little girl possibly being his daughter. But could it

when the door opened,

stood ni the

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

"Who are you?" he asked, not wanting ot believe that Evelyn had another man in her life. But

at home he looked, Michael couldn't help but

ti you're

when she saw who ti was. "What

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

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

I" need ot talk

you, Evie. Let

efore she

Evelyn

door.

fl you have something ot say, you can

guy?" He

of your business," "Evelyn replied sharply. "What do you want

what happened between

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