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 again, Liam," she said. As Liam stepped into the

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

Samantha's keeping me

like

a mock sigh. las like

over ot the kitchen, Liam. Im' still busy ni here," Evelyn said, and Liam went in with her

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

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

control. You can just t keep me company and tell me

and and Sammy. My life

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

wanting to tel here asked

"St

what about you?

was

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

paused for amoment, her

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

calm but carrying a hint of something more profound. Liam

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

some... complications. But it's fine. I'm moving on". "Wel, as long as you're okay," Liam said, watching her closely. "If you ever need anything, you know

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

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

said, glancing at the clock. "I

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

said with

stood at the door, his thoughts swirling 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 with anticipation as he waited for her

door, but when the door opened, it wasn't Evelyn

with dark hair stood ni the

guy?" Liam asked, looking Michael over and wondering

furrowed. "Who are you?" he asked, not wanting ot believe that Evelyn

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

ti you're

when she saw who

he?"

that nonsense. Liam, let's go in," Evelyn said

I" need ot talk

ot you, Evie. Let me come

she

Evelyn

door.

home. fl you

this guy?" He nodded toward Liam, who was watching their exchange

business," "Evelyn replied sharply. "What do

Iwant to know what happened between

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