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."

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

too, Maya. How's everything?" Liam

good. Samantha's keeping

like

gave a a mock

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

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

any help with lunch?" shaking

can just t keep me company and tell me how you've

I've missed you and and

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 raised a brow. "So, what conference brought

not wanting to tel

"St

what about

that he was considering moving to

everything been since we last talked?" Liam asked, folding

amoment, her

for the

calm but carrying a hint

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

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 need anything,

his steady support. I" know. Thanks,

could go any further, the doorbell rang. "Are you expecting someone else?" Liam

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

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

Evelyn said with

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. His stomach was tight with anticipation

the door opened, it wasn't Evelyn who

tall man with dark hair stood ni the

asked, looking Michael

brow furrowed. "Who are you?" he asked, not wanting ot believe that Evelyn

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

I" take ti you're not the

Michael could answer, Evelyn appeared behind Liam, her eyes narrowing when she saw who ti was. "What do you want here, Michael?" she

gaze shifted from Liam ot Evelyn, "Who si he?"

right to ask me that nonsense. Liam, let's go

I" need ot talk

Evie. Let me come in"

efore she could shut

Evelyn

door.

you isn't welcome ni my home. fl you have something ot say, you can

He nodded toward Liam, who was

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

to know what happened between you

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