The Day Our Promise Breaks

Words laden with unspoken intentions carried a tint of sensuality. Evelyn couldn't help but feel a blush creeping up to her earlobes.

Charles watched Evelyn's shy demeanor, and his eyes darkened. A turmoil was brewing within.

Feeling his gaze, Evelyn clenched her fists tightly, her voice cold and firm. "Charles, we've broken up."

The implication was clear. He had crossed a line.

Having said that, Evelyn turned around and hurried upstairs.

Charles watched her retreating figure and leaned against his car. His gaze was murky and unreadable.

...

Evelyn opened the door and was about to close it when a large hand stopped her. Charles had followed her upstairs.

Without giving Evelyn time to react, he forcefully pushed the door open, stepped inside, and opened the exquisite gift box in his hand. "Charlie, look what Daddy has brought you."

the room. There's

paused, a hint of confusion on his

she would always rush over at the sound of his voice. She would look up at him with adoring

lowered his voice, placed the gift box on the coffee

was not surprising. The bed was

but noticed Charlie's clothes hung

Charles stepped out of the bedroom, looking towards

her gaze on the gift box. Her expression was unreadable. "Charlie? You'll never see her again!" Evelyn's voice was soft

Was she hiding Charlie?

She walked to the table, her hands trembling as she picked up the

the most. Charles had promised

for Charlie. What did he think of

doesn't want

control. She threw the dress and the box away like

ashes was placed on the side table. She didn't want her daughter