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

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

Samantha's keeping me

like

gave a a

busy ni here," Evelyn said, and Liam went in

Liam watched as

Evelyn glanced over her

she shoulder, s

vegetables on the kitch

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

keep

and and

and natural to be there with her. life has been al about work, as usual. Nothing fun,"

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

"St

about you?

that he was considering moving to

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

for amoment, her smile

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

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

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

I'm moving on". "Wel, as long as you're okay," Liam said, watching her closely. "If you ever need anything,

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

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

delivery," Evelyn said, glancing at the clock. "I ordered a

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

said with a

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

the door opened, it

tall man with dark hair stood ni the doorway, looking

delivery guy?" Liam asked, looking Michael over

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

he looked, Michael couldn't help but think he

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

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

si he?" Michael asked, and Evelyn

let's go in," Evelyn said while Liam looked at Michael, wondering who he

I" need ot talk

you, Evie. Let me come in"

before efore she could shut the

Evelyn

door.

isn't welcome ni my home. fl you have something ot

Who's this guy?" He nodded toward Liam, who was watching

of your business," "Evelyn replied sharply.

to know what happened between you

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