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.

remembering that Charles wasn't far away, 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,

against me? You know crossing me never

Helping her now, aren't you 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 for her and her

that she could recite it without thinking. She was only seven, yet

Charlie, that little brat, doesn't even

emotion listening to Sandy's venomous words, especially the curses against Charlie. She couldn't

and clear. This was the first time Sandy had

Charlie was shameless for trying to win their father's love,

she didn't expect Evelyn to hit her. How dare she? Sandy would make her regret it, just like she did when her father disliked Charlie

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, and he followed

person he saw was Evelyn, and his eyes lit up a bit. But then he noticed Brooks standing close to her, their shoulders almost touching, which darkened his expression. It was a distance too