The Day Our Promise Breaks (Charles and Evelyn) novel Chapter 506

"Dad, are you really going to give up on her?"

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Charles left Rosewood Estates, driving straight to Evelyn’s neighborhood. Ever since she moved in, he spared no expense, buying the apartments directly above and next to hers. The gate recognized his car, allowing him entry.

Charles parked beneath their building. It was nearly three in the morning. The neighborhood was silent, but his mind was anything but at ease. Unveiling Dahlia's true intentions at Rosewood had stirred a storm inside him. It wasn't about Dahlia—it was about his own ignorance and poor judgment.

The signs had been glaringly obvious. How had he missed them? From the moment Dahlia appeared, masquerading as Debbie, he was swept up in a wave of misplaced joy. The thrill of regaining something lost made him cling to her even tighter, especially when she claimed Ms. Josephine had passed away. He lavished upon Dahlia the affection meant for Ms. Josephine.

Countless times, Dahlia twisted stories to make it seem like Eve was the villain. Trusting Debbie's facade, he backed the wrong horse, unknowingly enabling the injustice and causing Eve so much pain. For a decade, every misstep was a debt he owed Eve. His mistaken belief was no excuse. Those wounds were real, and he was painfully wrong.