The Day Our Promise Breaks (Charles and Evelyn) novel 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.

In that instant, Evelyn saw nothing but her daughter’s face—the little girl she’d dreamed of every night. She ran to her, reckless and desperate, and threw herself toward Charlie.

“Eve!” Charles called out, reaching for her, but he was too late.

Evelyn ducked away from his grasp, dodged past him, and landed right in front of Charlie.

She opened her arms, ready to pull her precious daughter close, to hold her tight and never let go.

“Charlie, Mommy’s here!”

“Ah—!!”

A piercing, almost animalistic scream ripped from Charlie’s throat.

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

“No! Go away! Bad person! You’re a bad person!!”

Charlie screamed, her tiny hands flailing, batting at the woman who was trying to hug her.

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