The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 180

Evelyn clenched her fists so tightly her knuckles turned white.

Charles was a ridiculous fool. Now, he had the audacity to make a big deal about welcoming Sandy into the Jenkins family.

When that day came, Evelyn would be ready, paternity test in hand, to throw it in Charles' face in front of every one in the Jenkins family. She would let them all see that he was nothing but a joke. He was doing that all for a child that wasn't even his own while treating her and Charlie so poorly. Evelyn wanted him to understand just how much he truly owed Charlie.

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At the Jenkins Estate, in Rosa's garden, Evelyn sat, feeling a mix of comfort and tension. She never liked visiting the Jenkins estate, but Rosa was different. Rosa was one of the few people who genuinely cared for her and looked out for her like family. Rosa knew Evelyn wanted to avoid the rest of the Jenkins family, so she had invited her to a quiet dinner in the garden.

As they chatted, Patrick and Charles strolled in.

"Mother."

"Grandma."

of

and Dahlia," Patrick began, but Rosa was having none of

she's not setting foot

He was going to

Rosa said,

day..." Patrick tried, but Rosa interrupted

Dahlia publicly. Rosa had stopped opposing

She wouldn't attend the banquet. Out of sight, out of mind. She couldn't bear to see

family just

be officially welcomed into the family that day. They

on Evelyn, who remained calm and collected. His brow furrowed slightly. Was she really so indifferent to him

have dinner!" Rosa said, dismissing them with a wave. She had no intention of keeping them around for dinner and found Charles

weekend. How about

getaway?" Rosa suggested,

concerned about Evelyn's feelingget