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."

to see you again, Liam," she said. As Liam stepped into the

Maya. How's everything?" Liam

but good. Samantha's keeping

like

and gave a a

the kitchen, Liam. Im' still busy ni here," Evelyn said,

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

counter. "Need any help with lunch?" shaking her head. "Nah, I've

t keep

I've missed you and

comfortable and natural to be there with her.

wanting to tel

"St

about you?

was considering moving to

everything been since we last talked?" Liam asked, folding his arms across his chest. "Settling

amoment, her smile

raised an eyebrow. "What kind of Evabit. "Yeah, everything's been perfect for the most part." She hesitated, then added, "But Ihad

but carrying a hint of something more

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

But it's fine. I'm moving on". "Wel, as long as you're okay," Liam said, watching her

smiled at him, grateful for his steady support. I"

doorbell rang. "Are

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

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

said with a

his daughter. But could it really be

when the door opened, it wasn't Evelyn who

a tall man with dark hair stood ni the

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

believe that Evelyn had another man

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

I" take ti you're not the delivery

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

"Who si he?" Michael

that nonsense. Liam, let's go in," Evelyn said while

I" need ot talk

Evie. Let

before efore she

Evelyn

door.

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

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

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

Iwant to know what happened between you and

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