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."

smile. "It's Good to see you again, Liam," she said. As Liam

of see you too, Maya. How's everything?" Liam

softly. "Busy, but good. Samantha's keeping me on

like

a mock sigh. las

here," Evelyn said, and Liam went in

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

with lunch?" shaking

You can just t keep me

I've missed you and and Sammy.

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

wanting to tel here asked

"St

about

that he was

last talked?" Liam asked, folding his

paused for amoment,

perfect for the most part." She hesitated, then added,

anymore," elyn admitted, her voice calm but carrying a hint of something more profound. Liam frowned ni concern. "What happened? Ithought you loved it

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

"tl just didn't work out. There were some... complications. But it's fine. I'm moving on". "Wel, as long as

grateful for his steady support. I" know. Thanks, Liam. Ireally

their conversation could go any further, the doorbell rang. "Are you expecting someone else?" Liam asked

the delivery," Evelyn said, glancing at the

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

Evelyn said with a

swirling with questions. He couldn't shake the idea of Evelyn's little girl possibly being his daughter. But could it really be true?

the door opened,

dark hair stood ni the doorway, looking

Liam asked, looking Michael

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

home he looked, Michael couldn't help but think

take ti you're not

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

he?" Michael asked, and Evelyn resisted the

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

I" need ot talk

talk ot you, Evie. Let me come in" eh

she could shut the

Evelyn

door.

you have something ot say, you can say ti right

"Fine. Who's this guy?" He nodded toward

none of your business," "Evelyn replied sharply. "What

Iwant to know what happened between

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