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."

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

Maya. How's everything?"

good. Samantha's keeping me

like

gave a a mock sigh. las like

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

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

kitchen counter. "Need any help with

keep me company and tell me how

missed you and and

counter, watching as she moved around the kitchen with ease. It felt comfortable and natural to be there with her. life has been al about

work." Liam sald, not wanting

"St

what about you?

was considering moving

talked?" Liam asked, folding his arms across his chest. "Settling in

paused for amoment, her

been perfect for the most part." She hesitated,

with Empowered anymore," elyn admitted, her voice calm but carrying a hint of something more profound. Liam

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

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

him, grateful for his steady support.

any further, the doorbell rang. "Are

delivery," Evelyn said, glancing at the clock.

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

Evelyn said with

the idea of Evelyn's little girl possibly being his daughter. But could it really be true? He

door

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

Liam asked, looking Michael over and

you?" he asked, not wanting ot believe that Evelyn had another man in her life. But

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

take ti

Evelyn appeared behind Liam, her eyes narrowing when she saw

he?" Michael asked, and Evelyn resisted

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

I" need ot talk

Let

efore she

Evelyn

door.

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

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

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

what happened

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