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.

see how much her mom loved design, how her eyes would light up when she talked about it. She wanted her

time, I want you to go. I

in her daughter's eyes, and her heart swelled. She swallowed hard, then nodded firmly. "Okay,

to come back!" Charlie

are you sure you'll be alright here

few days, Mom. I'll be fine. When you're done, we'll go home together to see godfather and

her grandmother just a couple


have to call me, okay?" Evelyn

will, Mom. I promise." Charlie

had been made by Charles himself and sent up to the room. He'd learned to cook for Evelyn, and now

arrange a car. He went along to

got home, Charlie was propped up in bed, nose buried in a picture book. He wanted to get closer, but worried

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