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."

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

How's everything?"

good. Samantha's keeping me

like

a a mock sigh. las like

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

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

counter. "Need any help with lunch?"

control. You can just t keep me company and

and

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

Liam sald, not wanting to tel here

"St

about

he was considering moving

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

paused for amoment, her

everything's been perfect for the most part." She

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

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

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,

steady support. I" know. Thanks,

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

glancing at the clock. "I ordered a few things for

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

said

questions. He couldn't shake the idea of Evelyn's little girl possibly being his daughter. But could it

but when the door opened, it wasn't Evelyn

man with dark hair stood ni

Liam asked, looking Michael

not wanting ot believe that Evelyn had another man in her life. But seeing

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

cocked a brow. I" take ti you're not the delivery guy

she saw who ti was. "What

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

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

I" need ot talk

ot you, Evie. Let me come in" eh

she could shut the

Evelyn

door.

my home. fl you have something ot

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

"Evelyn replied sharply. "What do you

what happened between you and Sandra

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