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

a chill in the

she asked in surprise, "Charles, what are you

her daughter on the bed. She scolded,

"Daddy..."

into Charles' arms, looking up at him with teary eyes. Her voice quivered as she whined softly, "I get scared

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

then turned to Charles, her eyes full of gratitude. "Charles, we're so

trailed off as tears quickly filled her eyes.

happen to Sandy,"

it's so good to have you." Dahlia choked up, leaning

"I'll go talk to the specialist team about Sandy's condition. Take Sandy downstairs to play for a bit. I'll

him, Charles left

opened, and Evelyn hurriedly stepped out. She went straight to