The Day Our Promise Breaks

Without Charles' arms to support her, Evelyn's legs gave way, and she almost slipped to the ground.

Just as she steadied herself, she realized that Adam was no match for Charles at all. She immediately stumbled over, blocking Charles and preventing him from laying another hand on Adam. Charles looked down, his gaze cold as he stared at Evelyn. His voice was icy as he said, "Move aside!"

Evelyn wouldn't budge. Her defense of Adam only made Charles' eyes grow colder.

Without another word, he suddenly raised his hand, grabbed Evelyn's arm, and, with a pull, dragged her aside.

The moment he looked up at Adam, a gust of wind blew. With a "bang," the door to the spare room was blown shut by the wind.

Charles didn't notice the anomaly in the spare room and strode toward Adam.

Adam suppressed the churning blood in his chest, stood up with a similarly cold expression, and saw Charles tossing Evelyn aside. She couldn't keep steady and fell to the ground.

"Evelyn!" Adam rushed over to help. Before he could get close, Charles caught his hand, lifted his leg, and kicked fiercely at his shin. Adam winced in pain. His knee weakened, and he half-kneeled on the ground. Charles twisted his hand backward. With that twist, Adam's hand was broken.

"Charles, stop!"

Eyes brimming with fury, Evelyn immediately got up from the ground. Before Charles could act, she grabbed his arm to stop him. She voiced an emotional plea. "You can't hurt his hand. It's very important to him!" Noticing Evelyn's worry, Charles suddenly let out a cold laugh. "Adam's hand is important, but Dahlia's isn't?"

So that was it.

believing she had intentionally hurt

it enough? I shouldn't have burned Dahlia's hand. Let go now, and I'll

you didn't do? I won't allow you to apologize to that

unconditionally, even though

if you dare, break my

tears in her eyes, interrupted

better than anyone how important Adam's hand was. He was planning to compete next year and dreamed of winning a gold medal. He had worked hard for many years and endured much

her. Once she was set on something, no

I'll take you

at Evelyn, slowly

...

evening lights came on, a black car drove through the crowded

Evelyn closed her eyes, leaning silently against the seatback. Her whole demeanor

not heading toward Central Hospital but toward Oakwood

Adam in the future," Charles warned, his voice sounding