The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 631

Before Charles could take Evelyn away, Luna gave Charlie a subtle signal.

"Mom..."

Charlie suddenly called out, her voice trembling.

That single word-Mom-hit Evelyn like a jolt of electricity. It surged through her, giving her a strength she didn't know she had.

Charles froze, just as stunned. For a split second, he thought Charlie had

recognized Evelyn, that she was calling out for her.

He stopped in his tracks, automatically glancing back.

Evelyn seized the moment. With every ounce of strength in her body, she shoved Charles aside.

He stumbled, caught off guard.

Evelyn bolted forward.

"Charlie!"

Her baby-right in front of her!

Sobs tore from Evelyn's throat, her voice raw and broken, overflowing with the shock and relief of having her little girl back in her arms.

little girl she'd dreamed of every night. She ran to her, reckless

for her, but he was too

his grasp, dodged past him, and landed right in front of

ready to pull her precious daughter close, to hold

"Charlie, Mommy's here!"

"Ah-!!"

piercing, almost animalistic scream

shrank back like a terrified little creature, eyes wide, her small body surging with a surprising strength. Pushing Evelyn away, she fought

Go away! Bad person! You're a bad

flailing, batting at the woman who was trying to hug

vol.ne

It was the same

hung

off guard, she took

the way

Evelyn's

swimming, her gaze fixed desperately

right there, close enough to touch. Evelyn wanted nothing more than to sweep her

hold her and never let her

rejection made her hesitate. She didn't dare reach

trembling hands, pleading, "Honey... it's Mommy.

not my mom! Go away! Don't come

herself into Luna's

my real mommy! I only