The Day Our Promise Breaks

Aside from Rosa, Evelyn used to be the only one who could get close to Charles.

"Mr. Charles, Ms. Evelyn fainted due to being overly distraught and not resting well. She just needs a few days of good rest, and she'll be fine."

When he heard about her distress, Charles' gaze deepened significantly. She was stubborn to the core.

"Mr. Charles, do you need someone from the family estate to come over and take care of her?" Dr. Nelson asked.

In the past, Charles doted on Evelyn. He would personally take care of her whenever she was ill. But recently, Charles' detest for Evelyn became common knowledge.

"Tjhere's no need for that," Charles said in a calm voice. He gave Dr. Nelson a look, signaling him to leave.

...

Evelyn slept restlessly, trapped in a nightmare.

In her dream, she returned to the day Charlie died. Charlie's condition worsened due to a high fever, and she required immediate surgery. However, the doctor told her that the kidney donor had suddenly backed out, making the surgery impossible. Evelyn's world collapsed. At that moment, she thought of Charles. She kept dialing his phone, hoping he could find a donor for their daughter, but no one answered.

she closed her eyes forever as she lay in her arms.

out, unwilling to accept this reality. She kept calling her daughter's name, begging Charlie not to leave her. She kept rubbing her daughter's

Charlie was truly gone.

...

woken up

hospital and was hardly sleeping

opened his eyes with a frown, annoyed, and grabbed Evelyn's arm as she lay in his embrace. "Evelyn, what are

was about to push her away

his grip. Evelyn was crying with profound grief as if she had lost

unclear. Her voice was very soft.

hear the words "don't leave" and "can't

faded. He suppressed his anger, raised his hand, and gently patted

Charles had spoken to Evelyn properly. His tone came out somewhat

immersed in her sorrow. Tears fell like pearls off a string, rolling out of her eyes in