The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 226 In Charlie's eyes, there was nothing but pure longing.

Her big eyes looked up at Evelyn, who had come to find her, and she asked, "Mom, when Dad comes back next time, can I ask him if I can ride on his shoulders, just for a little while? I promise I won't wear him out."

Charlie raised her tiny hands in a solemn promise, her innocent face full of hope. Evelyn knew Charles wouldn't be thrilled about the idea, so she stayed silent, thinking of a way to let him off the hook without breaking Charlie's heart.

Charlie was such a thoughtful little girl.

Seeing Evelyn's silence, she quickly lowered her hands and said, "Mom, Dad works hard to earn money and buy gifts for me. I shouldn't make him more tired."

really want to ride on his shoulders," she added, though her eyes betrayed her words as they drifted longingly to the kids

in his throat. Watching the home surveillance footage and hearing Charlie's words filled him with guilt. He shouldn't have broken his promise

determined to play with her as much as she wanted. However long she wanted to play, he would be there with her. If she wanted to ride on his shoulders, he'd lift her up, and later, they'd enjoy a fireworks show together. He'd arranged the

a long time. Among these plans was the mug Charlie had- made for him by hand. After Evelyn broke it again, he painstakingly put the pieces back together. The phrase "I DAD" was displayed on an LED screen, and beneath it, in Charles' own handwriting, was a message: "Dad loves Charlie

years, he hadn't given Charlie the love and attention she deserved. From now

definitely call you as soon as she sees it," Aiden assured him with a smile. He had driven Charles back to

ready to make amends and spend time with her,

in high spirits. He was looking forward to seeing Charlie and watching her happy reaction to the surprise he had prepared