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 playing with a welcoming smile. "It's Good to see you again, Liam," she said. As Liam stepped into the

everything?" Liam asked, his tone easy

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

like

gave a a

here," Evelyn said,

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

"Need any help with lunch?" shaking her head. "Nah,

keep

you and

with ease. It felt comfortable and natural to be there with her. life has been

work." Liam sald, not wanting to

"St

what about you?

he was considering moving

Liam asked, folding

for amoment, her

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

a hint of something more profound. Liam frowned

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 you're okay," Liam

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

the doorbell rang. "Are you expecting someone

glancing at the clock. "I

get it. You're busy, and Maya's still working on

said

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

door opened,

dark hair stood ni the doorway, looking at

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

wanting ot believe that Evelyn had another man in her life. But

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

ti you're not the delivery guy

appeared behind Liam, her eyes narrowing when she saw

he?" Michael asked, and Evelyn resisted

you have a right to ask me that nonsense. Liam, let's go in," Evelyn said while Liam looked at

I" need ot talk

talk ot you, Evie. Let me come in"

she

Evelyn

door.

isn't welcome ni my home. fl you have something ot say, you can say ti right

He nodded toward Liam,

"Evelyn replied

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