Chapter 136
Evelyn's breath hitched as she turned from the door to see Samantha's little face pale and frightened. She wrapped her arms tightly around Evelyn's leg, her small body trembling. "I'm sorry about that, baby. Were you very startled?" Evelyn asked as she patted Samantha's hair.
who was that man?" Samantha asked, her voice barely a whisper. Evelyn knelt down, cupping her daughter's face gently.
"Mommy, that
that was just someone Mommy used to know. He's gone now," Evelyn said softly, brushing Samantha's hair away from her face. "You don't have to worry about him." "But he scared me," Samantha whimpered, clinging to her mother. baby. You're safe. No one will hurt you. I promise."
Evelyn pulled her into a a warm embrace. "It's okay,
at the
As Evelyn held her close, Mayan nodded, knowway, her eyes flicking between the two. "Sammy, come introduce me to your new baby, will you? Mommy needs to finish up in the kitchen," Maya called softly.
Evelyn hesitated for a a moment, then
Maya
had always been a comfort to Samantha. "Go show Maya your new doll while I finish up," she said, kissing Samantha's temple. Maya scooped Samantha up gently, whispering soothing words as she carried her toward the bedroom. Evelyn sighed, feeling the weight of the morning settling into her bones. She turned back toward the kitchen and found Liam standing there, his face filled with concern.
"Evie," Liam said, stepping closer. "Who is Michael? Is he Samantha's father?"
Evelyn shook her head quickly. "No, Michael's not her father. He's... he's my ex-fiancé."
Liam's brow furrowed, and he exhaled slowly, looking a little relieved. "I see. I just... I'm sorry if I overstepped."
shook her head, feeling a mix of emotions. "No, Liam, you didn't overstep. I'm sorry for the embarrassment. I didn't want you to get involved."
gave e her a soft smile. "You don't need to
Evelyn shook
Liam t need to apologize. I'm glad I was here. If he had done anything more, I wouldn't have let him." Evelyn smiled back, her heart swelling with gratitude. "Thank you.
I I should get back to the kitchen," she said, and Liam followed her back in.
they returned to the kitchen, Evelyn hesitated for a
Evelyn took a a breath, ready to say something, but before she thinking that this might be a good time to tell Liam about Derek. could, Liam spoke first.
"I wanted to tell you something," he said, his voice hesitant yet steady.
have s
something to tell you, too. But you can go first," Evelyn said with a small smile.
always liked you, but I thought it was just platonic love, you know? Like family. That's why I "But after you left Husla, I realized... it wasn't just that. I was in love with you." Evelyn's
He chuckled nervously processed his words, her mind spinning. Liam? In love with her? Did that mean Margaret had been right about it all
throat as
should've said something sooner, but I want to be part of your life, Evie. If you'll have me." Liam's eyes were sincere, his voice filled
and thankfully, before Liam could go further, the doorbell rang again, cutting through
said quickly, turning away before Liam could say more. Her heart pounded as she hurried to the door, her thoughts
Derek's familiar face, his expression one of concern. "Is everything alright? What are you doing here?" she asked, surprised to see
situation. "I was told Michael came by, and I came as soon as I could," Derek said, reminding her that he had
Samantha's excited voice broke through the tension. "Daddy!" she cried, rushing toward Derek with
Derek
"Hey,
Liam
her up,
close as he stepped into the
his eyes widening slightly as he watched Samantha in another
"Daddy.
father. Derek, this is Liam, my friend. He was here when Michael showed
a little pale.
arm and shook Liam's
lot about you, Liam. Thanks for looking out for
small smile. "I
long are you in town?" Derek asked, changing the subject smoothly. "I'd like to buy you a drink before you leave." Liam shifted awkwardly "I'm leaving tomorrow. Actually, I should probably get going so I can rest up for my flight." "That's a shame," Derek said, and Evelyn
"You don't You
have
Stay for lunch, please," she said, not wanting him to leave just like
It's... a little awkward now, don't you think? I'll call you when I get settled, I promise." Samantha motioned for Derek to
miss you too, Sammy. Be good for your mom, okay?" He said, patting
and looked at Derek. "I'm glad Evelyn and Samantha have you to take
them," he said, stepping aside with Samantha as Evelyn escorted Liam
mix of emotions as she opened the door. Liam smiled at her, "Talk
"I'm sorry..."
too embarrassed to face you right now. You should be happy. As long as you are happy, it's worth the heartbreak,"
She asked hopefully, and he
course. I'll let you know
and found Derek sitting in the dining with Samantha happily chattering away as
kitchen to continue what she
Derek's unwavering support- it all swirled together in her mind, making her
Derek's k's arms wrapped around her from
She
off
that way?"
did he run "Evelyn said, a hint of amusement in her voice as
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