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,

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

but good. Samantha's keeping me on my

like

gave a a mock sigh.

over ot the 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?"

t keep me

missed you and and Sammy. My

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

not wanting

"St

what about

that he was considering moving to

everything been since we last talked?" Liam asked,

for amoment, her

for the

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

Evelyn shrugged, continuing

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 ever need anything, you know

grateful for his steady support. I" know. Thanks, Liam. Ireally appreciate

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

be the delivery," Evelyn said, glancing at the clock. "I

it. You're busy, and

said

daughter. But could it really be

door, but when the door opened,

man with dark hair stood ni the doorway, looking

Liam asked, looking Michael over and wondering why

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

the door and how at home he looked, Michael couldn't help but think he was Evelyn's

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

eyes narrowing when she

he?" Michael asked,

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

I" need ot talk

talk ot you, Evie. Let me come

efore she

Evelyn

door.

fl you have something ot say, you can say ti

his j jaw. "Fine. "Fine. Who's this guy?" He nodded toward

"Evelyn replied sharply. "What do you

happened between you

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