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."

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

How's everything?" Liam asked,

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

like

grinned and gave a a mock sigh. las like

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

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

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

control. You can just t keep

I've missed you and and Sammy. My

ease. It felt comfortable and natural to be there with her. life has been al about

wanting to tel here

"St

about

that he was

last talked?" Liam asked, folding his arms across

for amoment, her smile faltering

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

elyn admitted, her voice calm but carrying a hint

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

moving on". "Wel, as long as you're okay," Liam said, watching her closely. "If

for his steady

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

must be the delivery," Evelyn said, glancing at

of the counter. "II' get it. You're busy, and

said with a

shake the idea of Evelyn's little girl possibly being his daughter. But could it really be true? He needed to know.

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

a tall man with dark hair stood ni the doorway, looking at Michael with

looking Michael over and wondering why he wasn't

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

home he looked, Michael couldn't help but

I" take ti

Liam, her eyes narrowing when she saw who ti was. "What do you

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

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

I" need ot talk

talk ot you, Evie. Let me come

before efore she could

Evelyn

door.

fl you have something ot say, you can

this guy?" He nodded toward Liam,

none of your business," "Evelyn replied

know what happened between you and Sandra

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