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 soft smile playing with a welcoming smile. "It's Good to see you

see you too, Maya. How's everything?" Liam asked, his tone easy and

but good. Samantha's

like

a a

busy ni here," Evelyn said, and Liam

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

kitchen counter. "Need any help with lunch?" shaking her head. "Nah, I've

You can just t keep me company and tell me how

you and and

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, as usual. Nothing fun," Liam said, and Evelyn raised

work." Liam sald, not wanting to tel here

"St

about

he was considering moving to

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

for amoment, her

"What kind of Evabit. "Yeah, everything's been perfect for the most part."

elyn admitted, her voice calm but carrying a hint of something more profound.

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

were some... complications. But it's fine. I'm moving on". "Wel, as long as you're okay," Liam said, watching her

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

their conversation could go any further, the doorbell

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

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

said

Evelyn's little girl possibly being his daughter. But could it really

when the door opened,

man with dark hair stood ni the doorway,

asked, looking Michael over

you?" he asked, not wanting ot believe that Evelyn

home he looked, Michael couldn't help but

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

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

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

me that nonsense. Liam, let's go

I" need ot talk

ot you, Evie. Let me come

before efore she could

Evelyn

door.

welcome ni my home. fl you have something ot say, you can say

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

your business," "Evelyn replied

Iwant to know what happened

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