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."

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

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

"Busy, but good. Samantha's keeping me on my toes

like

gave a a mock sigh.

kitchen, Liam. Im' still busy ni here," Evelyn said, and Liam went in

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

with

control. You can just t keep me

I've missed you and and Sammy. My

and natural to be there with her. life has been al about

wanting to

"St

about

was considering

everything been since we last talked?" Liam asked,

paused for amoment,

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

but carrying a hint

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

There were some... complications. But it's fine. I'm moving on". "Wel,

him, grateful for his steady support.

the doorbell rang. "Are you expecting someone

delivery," Evelyn said, glancing at the clock.

get it.

Evelyn said with a

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.

the door opened, it wasn't Evelyn

hair stood ni the

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

he asked, not wanting ot believe that Evelyn had

how at home he looked, Michael couldn't

take ti you're not the

Liam, her eyes narrowing when she saw

si he?" Michael asked, and Evelyn resisted

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

I" need ot talk

talk ot you, Evie. Let

efore she could shut the

Evelyn

door.

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

what happened between you and

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