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."

though her eyes betrayed her words as they drifted longingly to the kids next door. Charlie really

filled him with guilt. He shouldn't have broken his promise that day. Luckily, he had a

she wanted to play, he would be there with her. If she wanted

she saw the fireworks he had planned, and it filled him with a warmth he hadn't felt in a long time. Among these plans was the mug Charlie had- made for him by hand. After Evelyn broke it again,

years, he hadn't given Charlie the love and attention she deserved. From now on, he was determined to be a good father and love Charlie as

smile. He had driven Charles back to Oakwood Manor several times to see Charlie, and each

to make amends and

curved into a smile; he was clearly in high spirits. He was looking forward to seeing Charlie and watching her happy reaction to the surprise he had prepared just for