The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 191

Evelyn couldn't quite bring herself to shake off Charles' hand, nor was she truly interested in making their relationship public alongside Patrick in front of the media frenzy.

There was a time when she had eagerly awaited this day. She'd dreamed of the moment Charles would openly acknowledge her and Charlie to the world. She wanted to be by Charles' side forever. But now, the idea of going public with him was the last thing on her mind.

The recognition that Dahlia had schemed so hard to achieve meant absolutely nothing to her; she didn't even give it a second thought. As she faced the media, her only goal was to secure a rightful status for her daughter and ensure she was acknowledged. That was what Charlie deserved. Not Sandy!

After saying her piece, Evelyn left Charles and Patrick to handle the aftermath. She turned on her heel and walked away without a backward glance. Their problem was no longer hers to worry about. Patrick, who had ignored her and Charlie for five years, only remembered them when he needed saving. The thought that she would play along was downright laughable!

stop Evelyn. He could only watch helplessly as she walked away, not once looking back. It wasn't until Evelyn's silhouette disappeared from view that Charles fully understood the truth

way toward her parked car, debating whether to head over to Rosa's place to find someone to give her a ride home. She was in no shape to drive. As she was lost in thought, Brooks'

paused, "Brooks." She knew that the Robinson family would certainly be on the guest list on this occasion.

offered gently, seeing

offer without hesitation. She really wasn't in any state to

Evelyn into the car and smoothly left the Jenkins estate. Evelyn stayed

with no outlet to release it. The guilt and heartache for Charlie felt

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threatened to