The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 483

With his back to Charles, he squeezed a toy so hard it nearly got squished.

At the Cemetery, Evelyn had picked up some new things for Charlie and headed to the cemetery to visit her, with Brooks by her side. They both knelt down in front of Charlie's grave, gently wiping the dust off her tombstone.

Brooks glanced at Charlie's little face on the stone, the sight taking him back to a little girl he remembered from Country H. The likeness was striking.

After Evelyn finished her heart-to-heart with Charlie, Brooks snapped back to reality, his gaze softening as it landed on Evelyn. "Eve, have you had a chance to think about what I asked you at the airport?"

Brooks chose this moment at Charlie's grave as a pledge to Evelyn. Charlie was one of the most significant people in Evelyn's life. Aunt Josephine had made her support clear, discreetly nudging him to win Eve over. She backed him, and by asking here, Brooks hoped for Charlie's blessing too.

Evelyn turned to Brooks, his question lingering in the air. She had feelings for him, no doubt.

Just as she was about to respond, someone suddenly stepped between them. It was Charles, carrying a stack of beautifully wrapped gifts, which he shamelessly used to block Brooks' face.

Though Brooks hadn't detailed what he said to Eve at the airport, his demeanor was like a peacock flaunting its feathers. What could it mean? It was obvious he was trying to steal his thunder.

In front of Charlie, Charles didn't come on too strong. He just gave Brooks a look that spoke volumes, before turning to Evelyn, his eyes softening instantly.

him with Charlie felt like he was just throwing a bone her way. Charlie didn't need that kind of

these are especially for Charlie," Charles

all the

aside. "Take these to

chosen gifts were scattered, his lips pressed tightly together. He knew Eve was bothered by Sandy. He had tried to keep them apart, but today they'd

about Charlie. I'll make sure she gets everything

my daughter; you don't need to concern yourself," Charles replied, glaring at Brooks, who seemed all too eager

daughter? Anyone else might think Sandy's your real kid!" Brooks

because of Sandy while she was alive. And Charles, her

had no comeback. Initially, he had mistakenly cared for Dahlia and, by extension, Sandy. Yet over the years, Sandy had genuinely been thoughtful. Years of

his bond with Evelyn. Opting not to drag it out, Charles

couldn't

another glance, she turned to Brooks.

touched Charlie's picture on the tombstone and said, "Charlie, Mom's going

Brooks will look after her for you." These words, meant for Charlie, were also