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.

...

Central Hospital, VIP Ward

with a chill in

what are you doing here? Didn't you say you were going

her mistake and looked sternly at her daughter on the bed. She scolded,

"Daddy..."

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

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

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

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

here. Nothing will happen to Sandy,"

so good to have you." Dahlia choked up,

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

Sandy's sweet voice behind him, Charles left the ward and entered

of doors opened, and Evelyn hurriedly stepped out. She went straight to the office of Charlie's attending