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 welcoming smile. "It's Good to see you again, Liam," she said. As Liam stepped into the house, Maya appeared

too, Maya. How's everything?"

Samantha's keeping me on my

like

gave a a mock

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.

You can just t keep me

missed you and and Sammy.

she moved around the kitchen with ease. It felt comfortable and natural to be there with her. life has been al about work, as usual. Nothing fun," Liam said, and

wanting to tel

"St

what about

was considering

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

paused for amoment, her smile faltering

an eyebrow. "What kind of Evabit. "Yeah, everything's been perfect for the most

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

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

vegetables. "tl just didn't work out. There were some... complications. But it's fine. I'm moving on". "Wel, as long as

smiled at him, grateful for his steady support. I" know. Thanks, Liam. Ireally

further, the doorbell

said, glancing at the clock. "I ordered a

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

Evelyn said

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

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

dark hair stood ni the

Liam asked, looking Michael

wanting ot believe that Evelyn had another man in her life. But seeing

door and how at home he looked, Michael couldn't

a brow. I" take ti you're not the delivery

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

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

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

I" need ot talk

talk ot you, Evie. Let me

efore she

Evelyn

door.

home. fl you have something ot say, you can say

guy?" He nodded toward Liam, who was

none of your business," "Evelyn replied sharply. "What do you want here,

to know what happened between you

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