The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 396

Despite trying her best to calm down, Evelyn's body just wouldn't stop shaking. Adam gently placed his large hand over hers. Taking a few small sips, she gradually found her emotional footing again.

"Adam, can you sit with me while I watch Charlie's video?"

"Of course," he replied softly, getting up to start the playback.

Soon, the projector was alive with images of Charlie. From the moment he was born-this tiny, fair-skinned baby with big, curious eyes like black grapes, taking in the world around him. He grew up before their eyes. Teetering as he learned to walk, constantly stumbling into Evelyn's arms. His first word, "Mama..."

The video was a record of Charlie's life. When he first passed, Evelyn couldn't bring herself to watch it. But now, it was her lifeline. She watched it nearly every day. Tonight, she replayed it over and over until the echoes of Charlie calling "Mama" lulled her to sleep. It felt like he was still there, never having left her side.

Evelyn's a light sleeper, so Adam didn't want to wake her by moving her to the bedroom. Instead, he gently adjusted her position and draped a blanket over her. He then got up to turn off the projector.

A message from Charles popped up again, asking about Evelyn after noticing the living room lights were out. Adam replied tersely: [She's asleep.]

Charles responded: [Thanks.]

Adam shot back: [Between Evelyn and me, no need for thanks.]

decided to stay nearby, making

...

call

so awful," Sandy managed to say before she

said coldly over the

really don't feel well.

was sharp

as your mother and Charles as your father,

Sandy quickly swallowed her discomfort. "Mom, I'm fine. I'll

girl," Dahlia said, dismissing her

about Sandy's kidney transplant rejection, he might connect the dots

day in the hospital, Dahlia called Charles to ask for a ride Charles, who had stayed outside Evelyn's place all

When Dahlia call

Adam were

Evelyn, Charles simply said, "I'll send Aiden to get you," and hung up before Dahlia could

stepping forward, "where are you

didn't acknowledge him, not even with a sideways glance. Adam stepped in between