The Day Our Promise Breaks (Charles and Evelyn) novel Chapter 226

In Charlie's eyes, there was nothing but pure longing.

Her big eyes looked up at Evelyn, who had come to find her, and she asked, "Mom, when Dad comes back next time, can I ask him if I can ride on his shoulders, just for a little while? I promise I won't wear him out."

Charlie raised her tiny hands in a solemn promise, her innocent face full of hope. Evelyn knew Charles wouldn’t be thrilled about the idea, so she stayed silent, thinking of a way to let him off the hook without breaking Charlie’s heart.

Charlie was such a thoughtful little girl.

Seeing Evelyn’s silence, she quickly lowered her hands and said, “Mom, Dad works hard to earn money and buy gifts for me. I shouldn’t make him more tired.”

“I was just saying. I don’t really want to ride on his shoulders,” she added, though her eyes betrayed her words as they drifted longingly to the kids next door. Charlie really did want to.

Charles felt a lump in his throat. Watching the home surveillance footage and hearing Charlie’s words filled him with guilt. He shouldn’t have broken his promise that day. Luckily, he had a chance to make it right.

Today, when Charlie arrived, he was determined to play with her as much as she wanted. However long she wanted to play, he would be there with her. If she wanted to ride on his shoulders, he’d lift her up, and later, they’d enjoy a fireworks show together. He’d arranged the most beautiful fireworks just for her.