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.

dish. She quickly noticed that every single plate was filled with her favorites. It was obvious Charles had gone out

having a meal together with

Evelyn let a cold smile cross her lips. His efforts seemed

she ate the salmon, her face

hoping to bridge the distance

him off, swallowing without savoring the

had Sally's Bistro make this

what?" Her voice carried

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

a meal with you. Let's not

not with me, then

the one people bent over backward for. Not even for Dahlia had he

real conversation. Staying any longer was a

to spring him free as soon

steps in,

two years,

like filling an