The Day Our Promise Breaks

Charles' once stern expression softened instantly, and he agreed without hesitation. "Of course!"

As soon as he finished the call, he turned and left briskly without hesitation.-

Once again, he chose the daughter he had with Dahlia, leaving Charlie behind.

Evelyn stood still, clutching the urn tightly to her chest and gently patting it in a tender motion as she silently comforted her daughter.

Ever since Dahlia returned from abroad with Sandy, Charles had shown them absolute favoritism. He would rush over immediately at their mere call, no matter how late or what he was doing. Evelyn didn't mind being neglected, but her heart ached for her Charlie.

She was so good and so understanding. Yet, her father had hurt her time and again.

Fortunately, this was the last time.

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Central Hospital, VIP Ward

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was soothing Sandy. When she saw him, she asked in surprise, "Charles, what are you doing here? Didn't

realized her mistake and looked sternly at her daughter on the bed. She scolded, "Sandy, did you secretly call your dad

"Daddy..."

with teary eyes. Her voice quivered as she whined softly, "I get scared when

gently, patted her back to comfort her, and said to Dahlia, "Sandy's only five. It's normal for her to be scared of staying in the hospital. I'm not going anywhere today. I'll stay here with her. As for Charlie... there will be other opportunities." His words made Dahlia think of her daughter's condition, and she couldn't bear to scold her any

her eyes full of gratitude. "Charles, we're so lucky you found a matching kidney for Sandy. Without you, I fear Sandy

voice trailed off as tears quickly filled her eyes. She was on the verge of

will happen to Sandy," Charles

good to have you." Dahlia

her arms around his waist, he stood up and said, "I'll go talk to the specialist team about Sandy's condition. Take Sandy downstairs to play for a bit. I'll come find you later." "Daddy, come

sweet voice behind him, Charles left the ward

another set of doors opened, and Evelyn hurriedly stepped out. She went straight to the