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.

of confusion

didn't throw herself into his arms for cuddles like Sandy did, she would always rush over at the sound of his voice. She would look up

voice, placed the gift box on the coffee table, and headed to the

not surprising. The bed was neatly made, and

anyone in the room but noticed Charlie's clothes hung next to Evelyn's in

of the bedroom, looking

still stood by the door, her gaze on the gift box. Her expression was unreadable. "Charlie? You'll never

Was she hiding Charlie?

walked to the table, her hands trembling as she picked up the Elsa princess dress from the gift box, her eyes

birthday gift Charlie had wanted the most. Charles had promised

Charles brought the worn dress for Charlie. What did he think

Charlie doesn't

was hurt and lost control. She threw the dress and the box away like

with her daughter's ashes was placed on the side table. She didn't want her daughter to see