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."

shot them a look of disdain. "What

Charles and Dahlia," Patrick began, but

you ask me, she's not setting foot

was clear. He was going to marry Dahlia. He

Rosa said, cutting

a good day..." Patrick tried,

publicly. Rosa had stopped opposing their relationship, but he

the banquet. Out of sight, out of mind. She couldn't bear to see Dahlia acting smug.

the Jenkins family

family that day.

who remained calm and collected. His brow furrowed slightly. Was

with a wave. She had no intention of keeping them around

is a weekend. How about joining

getaway?" Rosa suggested,

concerned about Evelyn's feelingget