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.

the dish. She quickly noticed that every single plate was filled with her favorites. It was obvious Charles had gone out of his way, crafting this

a meal together with him and Charlie was like chasing a dream.

a cold smile cross her lips. His

the salmon, her face

genuinely hoping to bridge the distance between

talk now?" Evelyn cut him off, swallowing

Sally's Bistro make this just for you," he pressed

what?" Her voice

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

meal with you. Let's not drag

not with me, then who? Brooks?" Charles's

the one adored, the one people bent over backward

the real conversation. Staying any

a lawyer for Wesley, to spring him free as soon as possible. With her mind made up, she rose

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

years, holding

like filling