The Day Our Promise Breaks

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.

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 stand

This time, I want you to go. I want you

saw the sincerity and encouragement in her daughter's eyes, and her heart

I'll be waiting for you to come back!" Charlie threw her arms around her mother's

be alright here by yourself while

only a few days, Mom. I'll be fine. When you're done, we'll go

her about her grandmother

at all, you have to

Mom. I promise."

to the room. He'd learned to cook for Evelyn, and now he could even make meals for

arrange a car. He went along to make sure

in a picture book. He