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 stepped into the house, Maya

How's everything?" Liam asked, his

good. Samantha's keeping

like

a a mock sigh. las

busy ni here,"

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

help with lunch?" shaking her head.

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

I've missed you and and

comfortable and natural to be there with her. life

work." Liam sald, not wanting to tel here asked

"St

what about you?

he was considering

we last talked?" Liam asked, folding his arms

amoment,

perfect for the most part." She hesitated,

work with Empowered anymore," elyn admitted, her voice calm but carrying a hint of something more profound. Liam frowned

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

"Wel,

steady support. I" know.

any further, the doorbell rang. "Are you expecting

at

"II' get it. You're busy, and Maya's still working on

said with a

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 as

when the door opened, it wasn't Evelyn

man with dark hair stood ni

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

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

home he looked, Michael couldn't help but

cocked a brow. I" take ti you're

Liam, her eyes narrowing when she saw who ti was. "What do you want here,

he?" Michael asked, and Evelyn resisted

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

I" need ot talk

Let me come

efore she could shut the

Evelyn

door.

you have

jaw. "Fine. "Fine. Who's this guy?" He

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

what happened

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