The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 612

Evelyn refused to let herself linger in old memories or long for one last moment of closeness.

As soon as Charles stepped off the last stair, she made her move.

Without a second's hesitation, she slid down from his back.

Her feet touched the ground. She spoke, her voice cool and detached, "Thanks."

Then she turned and walked toward her car.

Charles was still tangled in memories, reluctant to let go. Without thinking, he reached out and caught her wrist, making one final, desperate attempt.

"Eve, can't you give me one more chance?"

His voice was soft, almost pleading, so humble it was almost painful.

He knew what her answer would be, but still, he had to ask.

Evelyn didn't pull away or struggle. She just turned her head to look at him, her eyes icy and unreadable.

She didn't have to say a word—her expression said it all.

They stared at each other for a long moment.

Finally, Charles's grip loosened.

The moment his hold faded, Evelyn pulled her hand back, no hesitation at all.

"Eve..."

He wanted to drive her home.

But Evelyn simply opened her car door, got in, and didn't look back. She pulled away without another glance.

Charles couldn't help himself.

into his own car and followed

late, the

his distance, his headlights trailing behind hers,

left once she'd driven safely into

of his car, he watched

swept over his face,

was

...

A month later-Friday night.

came home, and Adam

days, he showed up every

inside, the delicious aroma of

that smells amazing. I'm starving," she

scent made her stomach

to the dining

Evelyn's stealing food!" Adam tattled instantly, ready to

Evelyn shoved the rib into

grabbed another one for herself, grinning as she

kitchen, Josephine

and switched off

the two

playful chaos filling the

Evelyn like this, Josephine was

her all at once-her daughter had grown up

you're a grown woman now. Stiff

out before she realized what

did she have

just a

triggered a memory-two kids, herself and Charles,

when life was simple.

are you

you say you were