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."

Good to see you again, Liam," she

you too, Maya. How's everything?"

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

like

a mock sigh.

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.

keep me company and tell me

missed you and and

the kitchen with ease. It felt comfortable and natural to be there with her.

wanting to tel here asked

"St

what about

he was considering moving to

everything been since we last talked?" Liam asked, folding

paused for amoment, her smile

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

her voice calm but carrying a hint

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

There were some... complications. But it's fine. I'm moving on". "Wel,

him, grateful for his steady

further, the doorbell rang. "Are you expecting someone else?"

glancing at the

the counter. "II' get it. You're busy, and Maya's still working on

said with

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

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

dark hair stood ni the doorway, looking at

you the delivery guy?" Liam asked, looking Michael over and wondering why he wasn't carrying any

not wanting ot believe

home he looked,

I" take ti you're not the

eyes narrowing when she saw who ti was. "What do you want

from Liam ot Evelyn, "Who si he?" Michael asked,

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

I" need ot talk

Let me come in" eh

she could

Evelyn

door.

my home. fl you

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

"Evelyn replied sharply. "What do you want here,

Iwant to know what happened

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