The Day Our Promise Breaks

He tightened his grip, and a sharp pain followed.

Evelyn's hand loosened. Dahlia immediately turned and threw herself into Charles' arms. She covered her red and swollen cheek, stared at Evelyn with tears in her eyes, and accused her, "Evelyn, Charlie is your daughter. Why do you curse her to die, time and time again? Just because she couldn't win Charles' affection for you?"

"Dahlia, mention Charlie one more time, and believe me, I will ruin your mouth!" A vicious light flashed in Evelyn's eyes as she glared fiercely at Dahlia.

Even in death, Charlie was not spared from Dahlia's malice.

"You're bullying my mom. You're a wicked woman. You're just like Charlie. You only know how to bully me and Mom."

Hearing the commotion outside, Sandy, dressed in a beautiful princess dress, rushed out to Evelyn's side. She grabbed Evelyn's hand and bit down hard. Evelyn, with a cold face, pulled her hand back.

Sandy lost her balance and fell to the ground. She lay down, forgetting that right behind her was a freshly delivered cake tower, and fell into it.

tower and her stained princess dress,

a child. How could you lay a hand on her!" "Daddy, it hurts." Sandy immediately cried

envious and secretly sad, Whenever she became sad, Evelyn would feel sad, too.

changed his expression to one of utter coldness. "Evelyn, what are

her lips curved into a mocking

thought Evelyn was making a fuss because he once stood Charlie up, making her follow in a

though Evelyn had told him more than once that Charlie

fuss am I making? Wasn't it Dahlia who called me

watched them acting in unison, her tone extremely

further,

over. But I did it out of respect for Charles. After all, Charlie is his daughter, and it went to is his

PM,