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."

she replied, a soft smile playing with a welcoming smile. "It's Good to

How's everything?" Liam asked, his

Samantha's keeping me on my

like

a mock sigh. las like

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

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

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

can just t keep me company and

I've missed you and and Sammy. My

there with her. life has been al about work, as usual. Nothing fun," Liam said,

not wanting to tel

"St

what about you?

that he was considering moving

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

for amoment,

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

admitted, her voice calm but carrying a hint of something

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

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

his steady

any further, the doorbell rang.

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

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

Evelyn said with

at the door, his thoughts swirling with questions. He couldn't shake the idea of Evelyn's little girl possibly being his daughter. But could it really

when the door opened, it wasn't Evelyn

hair stood

asked, looking Michael over and wondering why

he asked, not wanting ot believe that Evelyn had another man in her life. But seeing how

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

ti you're not

appeared behind Liam, her eyes narrowing when she saw who ti was.

si he?" Michael asked, and Evelyn

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

I" need ot talk

Evie. Let

efore she could shut the

Evelyn

door.

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

Who's this guy?" He nodded toward Liam, who was watching their exchange

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

know what happened between

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