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

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

"Busy, but good. Samantha's

like

gave a a mock sigh. las

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

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

the kitchen counter. "Need any help with lunch?"

You can just t keep me company and tell me

you and and Sammy. My

as she moved around the kitchen with ease. It felt comfortable and natural to be there with her. life has been al about work, as usual. Nothing fun," Liam said, and Evelyn raised a brow. "So, what conference brought

sald, not wanting to tel here

"St

about you?

that he was considering

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

amoment, her smile

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

but carrying a hint of something more profound. Liam frowned

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

"Wel, as long as you're okay," Liam said, watching her closely.

for his steady

their conversation could go any further, the doorbell rang.

said, glancing at the clock. "I ordered a

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

said

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 he waited

door opened, it

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

you the delivery guy?" Liam asked, looking Michael over and wondering

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

and how at home he looked, Michael couldn't help but think he was Evelyn's

take ti you're

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

"Who si he?"

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

I" need ot talk

Evie. Let me

before efore she could shut the

Evelyn

door.

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

"Fine. Who's this guy?" He

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

happened between you and

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