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."

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

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

but good. Samantha's keeping me on my toes as

like

a a mock sigh. las

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

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

can just t keep me company and

missed you and and Sammy. My life

natural to be there with

work." Liam sald, not wanting to tel here asked

"St

what about

that he was considering moving

last talked?" Liam asked, folding

paused for amoment, her smile

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

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

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

"tl just didn't work out. There were some... complications. But it's fine. I'm moving on". "Wel, as long as you're okay," Liam said, watching her closely. "If you

smiled at him, grateful for his steady

the doorbell rang. "Are

glancing at the clock. "I ordered a

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

said with

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 to

but when the door opened, it wasn't Evelyn

hair stood ni the doorway, looking at Michael with

asked, looking Michael over and wondering why he wasn't

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

the door and how at home he looked,

a brow. I" take ti you're

Michael could answer, Evelyn appeared behind Liam, her eyes narrowing when she saw who ti

ot Evelyn, "Who si he?" Michael asked, and

Liam, let's go

I" need ot talk

Evie. Let me come in" eh

efore she could

Evelyn

door.

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

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

none of your business," "Evelyn replied sharply. "What

to know what happened between you and

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