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 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

against me? You know crossing

her now, aren't you scared she'll be damned forever?\" These were words Sandy had overheard Dahlia say at home.

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

little brat, doesn't even deserve

Sandy's venomous words, especially

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

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

Sandy would make her regret it, just like she did when her father disliked Charlie while she was

to cry loudly. Not far away, Charles, who was picking out plush toys and about to call over a

Evelyn, and his eyes lit up a bit. But then he noticed Brooks standing close to her, their shoulders almost touching,