The Day Our Promise Breaks

Charles furrowed his brow tightly, but held back his words. In that moment, Evelyn realized Charles was a good kid. His over-the-top reactions were just stress responses. Thinking back on it, Evelyn couldn't help but smile. As a child, she must have had a huge crush on that Iceman. Who knows where he is now?

While chatting, Evelyn and her mom reached the hospital room. The doctor came in for his rounds, cutting their conversation short. Once Josephine's check-up was done, Evelyn stayed with her for lunch, then headed out.

She had a meeting with Mabel to nail down the final touches on the jewelry for her birthday. After wrapping things up with Mabel, they had a nice lunch together. Evelyn then went back to tweak some design drafts. Just as she was finishing up, a message popped up.

Charles had gotten involved in Wesley's case. Hearing this, Evelyn's brow furrowed again. She hadn't seen that coming. Brooks had mentioned that two years back, he and Charles were the ones who got Wesley locked up for life. Now, Charles was meddling again. Getting Wesley out would be tough now, and Evelyn was fresh out of patience to wait for years. Wesley was her only shot at the moment.

Thinking it over, Evelyn dialed Charles' number. Even though she'd never saved it or made an effort to remember it, her fingers seemed to automatically know the way. The call went through but no one picked up. She found Aiden's number and called him instead. "Hey, this is Evelyn. I need to get in touch with Charles. Can you let him know?"

As soon as Aiden realized it was her, he said, "No problem at all, Ms. Evelyn. Hang tight, and don't hang up. I'll find Mr. Jenkins right away." For the past two years, Mr. Jenkins hadn't spoken a word about Ms. Evelyn. Yet, ever since she stuck a knife in him two years ago, when he was on the brink, his thoughts were all about Ms. Evelyn. That was when Aiden got it-Ms. Evelyn meant a lot to Mr. Jenkins, even if he never admitted it.

Worried Evelyn might hang up, Aiden rushed into the office without even knocking, "Mr. Jenkins," he called. Charles was buried in work, shooting a frosty look at Aiden for barging in. But when he heard, "Ms. Evelyn's on the line for you," his icy front melted instantly. Taking the phone from Aiden, he said, "Eve..."

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"Charles, stay out of Wesley's business," Evelyn cut straight to the chase.

"If I back off, he'll be out in no time. Evelyn, he's the one who almost got you

killed. Don't take risks with your safety," Charles replied.

"This is my issue, not yours," Evelyn's voice was chilly and firm.

"Eve, I'm looking out for you. Don't bite the hand that's trying to help," Charles said, his tone growing more serious.

"If you really cared, why are you and Dahlia still around?" Evelyn shot

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back coolly. "Charles, for the nee

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time my life is not your concern."

Charles tightened his grip on the phone, his voice turning distant. I've got work to do. If you want to talk about this, come over tonight." With

that he hung up. He needed to see her

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