The Day Our Promise Breaks (Charles and Evelyn) novel Chapter 677

As Charles spoke and met her eyes, Charlie’s heart pounded so hard she thought it might burst.

She wanted to say yes.

But…

In the end, Charlie couldn’t meet the hope in Charles’s gaze. Her hand tightened around Evelyn’s, seeking comfort.

If she ever had to choose between her parents, she’d always pick her mom first.

Evelyn noticed every flicker in her daughter’s expression.

She felt Charlie’s grip tighten—a silent protest against a longing she was too scared to admit.

Evelyn’s heart softened.

She could see how much Charles had changed.

She knew he was genuinely sorry.

But the old wounds still ached.

Charlie, though, was just a kid.

She yearned for her dad’s love in a way that was impossible to hide.

If Charles could really be the father Charlie needed, if he could make up for the love she’d missed out on, Evelyn wouldn’t stand in the way.

Evelyn crouched down, gently cupping Charlie’s cheek, her voice as gentle as a whisper. “Charlie.”

Charlie looked up at her, nervous.

“Mom, I…”

“Sweetheart, do what your heart wants. Don’t worry about me. All I want is for you to be happy.”

Charlie stared into her mother’s warm, loving eyes.

“Mom, I love you. I love you the most.”

She wrapped her arms around Evelyn’s neck, snuggling into her shoulder like she’d done a thousand times before.

Evelyn couldn’t help kissing her daughter’s soft cheek.

Charles overheard, and the look in his eyes burned even brighter.

Was Evelyn really trying to forgive him? Is that why she was letting Charlie reach out?

Evelyn caught his gaze but pretended she didn’t, offering no response.

Tonight, she was her daddy’s little princess, lifted up high, loved and adored.

Happiness bloomed in her chest, bursting open like the fireworks above.

All the hurt and distance faded away.

She forgot the pain Charles’s absence had caused.

All that was left was this breathtaking moment and the joy of a dream come true.

“Wow! It’s so pretty! Mom! Look, I’m so high up! The fireworks are huge and so close!”

Charlie waved excitedly to Evelyn, who was looking up at her from a little distance away.

Her smile outshone every firework in the sky.

Charles held his daughter steady, soaking in her pure, heartfelt happiness.

Looking up at her radiant face, his eyes stung with emotion, but he couldn’t stop smiling.

He knew that tonight, Charlie had finally given him a chance.

And he was determined to spend the rest of his life cherishing and protecting this second chance.