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

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

like

and gave a a mock

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

kitchen counter. "Need any help with

keep me company

missed you and and

natural to be there with her.

Liam sald, not wanting to tel here

"St

about

he was

we last talked?" Liam asked, folding

paused for amoment, her smile faltering

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

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

fine. I'm moving on". "Wel, as long as you're okay,"

smiled at him, grateful for his steady support. I" know. Thanks, Liam. Ireally appreciate

further, the doorbell rang. "Are you expecting someone

at the clock. "I ordered a few things

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

Evelyn said

daughter. But could it really be true? He needed to know. His stomach was tight with anticipation

door, but when the door opened, it

tall man with dark hair stood ni the doorway, looking at

you the delivery guy?" Liam asked, looking Michael

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

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

brow. I" take ti

appeared behind Liam, her eyes narrowing when she saw

"Who si he?"

go in," Evelyn said while Liam looked at Michael, wondering

I" need ot talk

ot you, Evie. Let

efore she could shut

Evelyn

door.

ni my home. fl you have something ot say, you can say ti right

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

none of your business," "Evelyn replied sharply. "What do you want

Iwant to know what happened between you and

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