Chapter 662

They all hoped that something here would spark a sense of belonging in Charlie.

But she didn't react at all.

Once she'd finished eating, Charles gently wiped the corner of her mouth. He spoke softly, "Charlie, did you like it?"

"Yes." She nodded.

"This is from your mom-"

Before he could finish, Charlie's expression shifted abruptly.

Charles immediately stopped, not daring to push further.

"Daddy, where's my mom? I want to see her."

Charles would never mention what Luna had done in front of Charlie-not until she remembered Eve, not until she was ready. She was still too young; she wouldn't understand.

"She's busy with something really important right now, so she can't take care of you. That's why you're staying with Daddy," he explained gently.

Because of Luna's planted suggestion, Charlie felt a natural closeness to Charles and didn't question him at all. If anything, she trusted him even more.

Charles tried every way he could think of to help Charlie accept Evelyn.

He wanted to show Charlie the story of her own childhood, every moment Eve had carefully recorded over the past five years. If Charlie was willing to watch, she'd see that Eve was her mother, and that her mother loved her deeply.

But Charlie refused. She was clearly resistant.


Charles didn't push her, afraid she'd pull away even more.

in him to

mom yet, maybe she'd at least let Eve get close-so it

finally conceded

as Charles was nearby, he'd always protect her.

weren't close, but at least she didn't flinch away like a startled bird

are apples your mom bought for you. They were your

a bite-sized piece Evelyn had carefully peeled and sliced, and held it to

his gentle encouragement, she opened her mouth and took

her

yet, just sharing a moment like this

the hope

night, Charles suggested that Evelyn join him to read


closed her

Evelyn's heart melted.

help but lean down and

Evelyn lay down on

of the streetlights outside, watched the two of them sleeping. His heart felt

the world made him happier

past two days, because of Charlie, Eve had

close to him,

it was just make-believe, Charles

almost real

one day Evelyn might forgive

ov and give Charlie the

***


after midnight, Andrew hurried

message and slipped out

held a thick report, his face serious as he handed

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