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."

with a welcoming smile. "It's Good to see you again,

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

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

like

and gave a a mock sigh.

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

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

any help with lunch?" shaking

You can just t keep me

I've missed you and and Sammy. My life

with her. life has been al about work, as usual.

not wanting to tel here asked

"St

what about

he was considering moving

we last talked?" Liam asked,

paused for amoment, her

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

her voice calm but carrying a hint of something more profound. Liam frowned ni concern.

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

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

him, grateful for his steady

the doorbell rang. "Are

Evelyn said, glancing at

it. You're busy,

Evelyn said with

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

when the door opened, it wasn't

hair stood ni

asked, looking Michael over and

wanting ot believe that Evelyn had another man in

at home he looked, Michael couldn't help but

take ti you're

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

si he?" Michael asked, and Evelyn resisted the urge

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

I" need ot talk

talk ot you, Evie. Let

before efore she could shut the

Evelyn

door.

"Someone like you isn't welcome ni my home. fl you

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

business," "Evelyn replied sharply. "What do

what happened between you

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