The Day Our Promise Breaks (Charles and Evelyn)

Evelyn clenched her fists so tightly her knuckles turned white.

Charles was a ridiculous fool. Now, he had the audacity to make a big deal about welcoming Sandy into the Jenkins family.

When that day came, Evelyn would be ready, paternity test in hand, to throw it in Charles' face in front of every one in the Jenkins family. She would let them all see that he was nothing but a joke. He was doing that all for a child that wasn't even his own while treating her and Charlie so poorly. Evelyn wanted him to understand just how much he truly owed Charlie.

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At the Jenkins Estate, in Rosa's garden, Evelyn sat, feeling a mix of comfort and tension. She never liked visiting the Jenkins estate, but Rosa was different. Rosa was one of the few people who genuinely cared for her and looked out for her like family. Rosa knew Evelyn wanted to avoid the rest of the Jenkins family, so she had invited her to a quiet dinner in the garden.

As they chatted, Patrick and Charles strolled in.

"Mother."

"Grandma."

Rosa shot them a look of disdain. "What brings you two here?"

"We wanted your opinion about Charles and Dahlia," Patrick began, but Rosa was having none of it.

"If you ask me, she's not setting foot in this family," Rosa snapped.

"Grandma," Charles said, his voice carrying a weighty determination. In Evelyn's presence, he didn't elaborate, but his intent was clear. He was going to marry Dahlia. He glanced at Evelyn, who, since they'd walked in, acted as if he were invisible, save for a greeting to his father.

"Get to the point," Rosa said, cutting through the tension.

"The 26th is a good day..." Patrick tried, but Rosa interrupted impatiently, "You can decide."

It was obvious they had come to inform her that Charles planned to introduce Dahlia publicly. Rosa had stopped opposing their relationship, but he disdain for Dahlia hadn't softened. She still couldn't stand her.

"I'll be at the church that day," Rosa declared. She wouldn't attend the banquet. Out of sight, out of mind. She couldn't bear to see Dahlia acting smug. Rpsa's absence would

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since Sandy was to be officially welcomed into the family that day. They were worried about upsetting Rosa with explanations.

Charles' gaze lingered on Evelyn, who remained calm and collected. His brow furrowed slightly. Was she really so indifferent to him publicly announcing his relationship with Dahlia?

"Are you done? Eve and I were about to have dinner!" Rosa said, dismissing them with a wave. She had no intention of keeping them around for dinner and found Charles increasingly irritating. Patrick and Charles rose and left. After they departed, Rosa turned to Evelyn.

"Eve, the 26th is a weekend. How about joining me for a little

getaway?" Rosa suggested,

concerned about Evelyn's feelingget

She knew Evelyn had endured a lot because of Dahlia. Despite her current indifference towards Charles, Rosa worried Dahlia might

still be a problem.

"Grandma, I've got some work to handle, so I can't join you," Evelyn replied, using work as an excuse to decline.

"Work is important. You handle that. I'll head to the church on my own," Rosa assured her.

"Alright," Evelyn said softly. She understood Rosa's concern, but there was no way she'd miss what was about to unfold.

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Back at Greenrose, Dahlia was gloating. "Charles, we've finally made it to this day. I can finally be with you openly and rightfully."