The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 228 At the Amusement Park.

The moment Charles knew Evelyn was bringing Charlie, he stood waiting at the entrance, unable to hide his excitement and joy. He was like a kid on Christmas morning, full of eager anticipation.

In the past, Charles had let his prejudices cloud his feelings for Charlie, his own daughter. So, for five long years, he barely saw her, and back then, it hardly bothered him. But everything changed when he realized he had misunderstood Evelyn. Charlie wasn't the way he had imagined. The moment he found out that Charlie had spent ages crafting a coffee mug for him, his heart melted.

The surveillance videos from Oakwood Manor, capturing Charlie's every adorable moments, stirred a deep paternal love within him. Those cute snippets of her growing up kept flashing in his mind, making him yearn to see her even more. He longed to hug, kiss, and tell her that her dad loved her just as much. Time dragged on, every second feeling like an eternity. Charles kept glancing at his watch. The more he waited, the slower time seemed to crawl. For the first time, he truly understood the phrase "like watching paint dry."

Finally-Evelyn's car appeared in the distance. A smile immediately spread across Charles' face. Charlie was here. Unable to wait for Evelyn to park, he snatched Charlie's gift from Aiden and hurried forward to meet them.

As Evelyn's car pulled up and stopped beside him, he heard the click of the car unlocking. Eagerly, he reached for the rear door. His voice was gentle as he called out, "Charlie..."

empty child safety seat, no Charlie. Evelyn

realization hit him like a ton

darkened with disappointment and anger. His anticipation turned into frustration, and with a loud "bang," he slammed the car door

out of the car.

is she? How

eyes icy. She met his anger with a

ever thought

times you've let Charlie down in these five years?" she

"You're a grown