The Day Our Promise Breaks

Since Charles couldn't see the wonderful person Evelyn was, Rosa figured she'd find someone who would truly appreciate and take care of her.

Stepping up, she took Evelyn's hand. "Eve, don't worry, I've got you. I'll find you someone special."

"Grandma, I really don't want to go on blind dates," Evelyn protested.

Charles was right about her. However, it wasn't because she was hung up on him, but because she had unfinished business-avenging Charlie. She couldn't focus on anything else right now. Rosa spoke with heartfelt sincerity, "Eve, I just want to make sure someone has your back."

She had always hoped Evelyn and Charles would end up together. Charles was her favorite grandson. She trusted Evelyn's love for him. She knew Evelyn would treat him right.

But with Dahlia complicating things, Rosa realized Charles couldn't be relied upon anymore. Evelyn needed someone else to watch out for her.

"Grandma, I don't need anyone else. Having you around is more than enough," Evelyn said, leaning against Rosa's shoulder.

Rosa gave her a gentle pat on the head. "Oh, you sweet girl. I'd protect you forever if I could. But life has its way of reminding us that we're only here for so long. I'm not sure how much time I have left..." She was well aware of her own limitations.

"Grandma!" Evelyn's eyes filled with tears, stopping Rosa mid-sentence.

Rosa squeezed Evelyn's hand. "Eve, while I'm here, I'll do everything to keep you safe. But if I'm gone and there's no one to look after you, I won't rest easy."

Grandma. I'll trust

...

held, the bodyguard followed Rosa's orders,

front of him. Dahlia's biggest

He rushed in without

on the ground with several snakes wrapped

Terrified

eyes were wide with fear, but when she saw Charles, she managed a faint,

the bodyguards

and kicked two bodyguards out of his path before

car, he took

weakly against Charles. "Charles, I'm okay,

QUMS

and took her

you." Sandy ran into Dahlia's arms, clutching

soothing her softly. It was late, and Sandy quickly drifted off to sleep in her mother's