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.

eyed the dish. She quickly noticed that every single plate was filled with her favorites. It was obvious Charles

five long years, having a meal together with

his gaze, Evelyn let a cold smile cross her lips. His efforts seemed absurd to

the

you like it?" Charles asked, genuinely hoping to bridge the distance

him

Sally's Bistro make this just

what?" Her voice

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

a meal with

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

over backward for. Not even for Dahlia had

dodging the real conversation. Staying any

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

another word, she turned to leave. But a few steps in, Charles caught up, grabbing her

years,

again felt like filling an