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."

playing with a welcoming smile. "It's Good to see you again, Liam," she said. As Liam stepped into the house, Maya

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

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

like

gave a a mock sigh. las like

busy ni here," Evelyn said, and

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

counter. "Need any help with lunch?" shaking her

under control. You can just t keep me company and tell me

I've missed you and and

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

not wanting to tel

"St

what about

he was

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

for amoment, her smile

the most part."

with Empowered anymore," elyn admitted, her voice calm but carrying a hint

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

chop the vegetables. "tl just didn't work out. 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,

at him, grateful for his steady support. I" know. Thanks,

go any further, the doorbell rang. "Are you

said, glancing at the clock. "I ordered a few

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

said with a

possibly being his daughter. But could it really be true? He needed to know. His stomach was tight with anticipation as he waited for her

when the door opened, it wasn't Evelyn who

dark hair stood ni the doorway,

the delivery guy?" Liam asked, looking Michael over

ot believe that Evelyn had another man in her life. But

door and how at home he looked, Michael

ti you're not the delivery guy

she

"Who si he?" Michael asked, and Evelyn resisted

Liam, let's go in," Evelyn said

I" need ot talk

Evie. Let me come

before efore she could shut the

Evelyn

door.

you isn't welcome ni my home. fl you

guy?" He nodded toward Liam, who was watching their exchange with

none of your business," "Evelyn replied

to know what happened between you

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