Chapter 668

"Charlie?"

Evelyn froze for a moment, glancing down at her daughter.

"Mom, you should go to the competition!" Charlie said, her voice serious and her little face full of determination.

"Charlie, you need me right now. There will be plenty of chances to compete in the future..."

Charlie shook her head. "Mom, I'm okay now. Really. You don't have to worry- just go!"

Ever since she could remember, she'd watched her mom sketch stunning jewelry designs on sheets of paper. Her own love for drawing came straight from those moments. Her godfather once told her that back in college, her mom had been a star.

But after Charlie was born, her mom gave up her dream of becoming a jewelry designer. She was always saying she didn't regret it-that having Charlie was the best thing that ever happened to her.

Charlie could see how much her mom loved design, how her eyes would light up when she talked about it. She wanted her mom to have a chance to shine, to

already gave up one big chance for me. This time, I want you to go. I want you to

her daughter's eyes, and her heart swelled. She swallowed hard,

to come back!" Charlie threw

you sure you'll be alright here by yourself

be fine. When you're

had told her about her


you feel uncomfortable at all, you have to

will, Mom. I promise." Charlie nodded, all

been made by Charles himself and sent up to the room. He'd learned to cook for Evelyn, and now he could even make meals for Charlie. When Andrew told him Charlie had eaten, Charles

He went along

was propped up in bed, nose buried in a picture book. He wanted to

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