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."

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

see you too, Maya. How's everything?"

Samantha's keeping me on

like

grinned and gave a a mock sigh. las like

Liam. Im' still busy ni here," Evelyn

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

any help with lunch?"

can just t keep me company and

missed you and

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

wanting to

"St

about you?

was considering

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

amoment, her

everything's been perfect for the most part." She hesitated, then added, "But Ihad a little problem at

hint of something more profound. Liam frowned ni concern. "What happened? Ithought you loved it

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

But it's fine. I'm moving on". "Wel, as long as you're

grateful for his steady support.

any further, the doorbell rang. "Are

at the clock. "I ordered a few things for

"II' get it.

said

with questions. 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 stomach was tight

but when the door

hair stood ni the doorway, looking at

asked, looking Michael over and wondering why he

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

he looked, Michael couldn't help but think he

ti you're not the delivery

behind Liam, her eyes narrowing when she saw

he?" Michael asked, and Evelyn resisted the urge to

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

I" need ot talk

talk ot you, Evie. Let me come in" eh said,

efore she

Evelyn

door.

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

He

business," "Evelyn replied sharply. "What do

know what happened

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