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."

them a look of disdain. "What brings you

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

you ask me, she's not setting foot in this

In Evelyn's presence, he didn't elaborate, but his intent was clear. He was going to marry Dahlia. He glanced

to the point," Rosa said,

Patrick tried, but Rosa interrupted

was obvious they had come to inform her that Charles planned to introduce Dahlia publicly. Rosa had stopped opposing their relationship, but he disdain for

be at the church that day," Rosa declared. She wouldn't attend the banquet. Out of

the Jenkins family

officially welcomed into the family that day. They were

who remained calm and collected. His brow furrowed slightly. Was she really so indifferent to him publicly announcing

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

How about

getaway?" Rosa suggested,

concerned about Evelyn's feelingget