The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 319

Aiden gave a quick nod and said, "Make sure Sally's Bistro sends the food straight to the office."

"Got it, Mr. Jenkins."

Heading downstairs, Aiden went to fetch Evelyn and personally escorted her to Charles's office. Before she could utter a word, Charles glanced up and said, "Give me about twenty minutes."

With that, he buried himself back in his work. Evelyn, keeping her face emotionless, wandered over to the sofa and settled in.

After what felt like an eternity, a knock interrupted the silence. Aiden came back, carrying dinner from Sally's Bistro, setting it up neatly in the office's dining area before making a quiet exit.

Charles put down his pen, stood, and turned to Evelyn. "Let's eat and chat."

"Charles, let's not waste time."

Ignoring her protest, Charles took his seat at the table, making it clear that if she didn't join him, there'd be no conversation. Reluctantly, Evelyn took her place across from him.

"Give this a try," he said, serving her a piece of salmon.

her favorites. It was obvious

those five long years, having a meal together with him

smile cross her lips. His efforts seemed absurd to

unfazed, she ate the

to bridge the distance between them. He couldn't stand her

cut him off, swallowing

make this just

what?" Her voice carried

he held back his frustration, offering her some shrimp instead. This time, Evelyn didn't

can't stomach a meal with you. Let's

with me, then who?

to being the one adored, the one people bent over backward for.

the real conversation. Staying any longer

needed Brooks to quietly find a lawyer for Wesley, to spring him free as

a few steps in, Charles caught up, grabbing her wrist and pulling her into

years, holding

like filling an