The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 480

Evelyn's face turned frosty the moment she realized the item-snatcher was Sandy, a girl she couldn't stand. Her voice matched her icy glare as she said, \"Give it back!\" and reached out to grab it.

Sandy quickly tucked the item behind her back, her expression smug. \"Why should I? You haven't paid for it. Whoever buys the Elsa doll first owns it! I'll just ask my dad to get it for me!\" she said, imitating Dahlia's tone almost perfectly, clearly trying to get under Evelyn's skin.

\"Ms. Evelyn, you know very well that if I want something, my dad will make sure I get it. What chance do you have against that?\" Sandy's eyes sparkled with satisfaction, emphasizing \"my dad\" to rub it in Evelyn's face. This was her source of pride.

So what if Charlie was his real daughter? In their father's eyes, Sandy was always more important than Charlie. Charlie could never outdo her.

\"Didn't your mom ever teach you about first come, first served? Give it back!\" Brooks, who had just come back with some hot cocoa, approached after witnessing Sandy's antics from outside. His face was serious and stern.

Normally, a plush toy wouldn't be worth a fuss, but Brooks had a clear understanding of Sandy's behavior. His good upbringing kept him from saying anything too harsh, but he was tempted to point out that her lack of manners was a result of poor parenting.

her fear vanished. Her mom had told her that Evelyn was the wicked woman who had lured her dad away, breaking up their family. If she could make her dad dislike Evelyn again, everything would go back to how it was, where her dad was good to both her and her mom, and they would be a family

backing Charlie against me? You know crossing me never ends well,

scared she'll be damned forever?\" These were words Sandy had overheard Dahlia say at home. Dahlia, feeling ignored by Charles, often cursed Evelyn, predicting a grim fate

so many times that she could recite it without thinking. She was

Charlie, that little brat, doesn't even

words, especially the curses against Charlie.

sharp and clear. This was the first time Sandy had been slapped by

In her mind, Charlie was shameless for trying to win their father's love, knowing she

dare she? Sandy would make her regret

Sandy began to cry loudly. Not far away, Charles, who was picking out plush toys and about to call over a sales clerk, heard Sandy's cries. His expression shifted immediately,

lit up a bit. But then he noticed Brooks standing close to her, their shoulders almost touching, which darkened his expression. It