The Day Our Promise Breaks

As they spoke, she was about to unbuckle her seatbelt and get out of the car.

Charles' large hand pressed down on hers, simultaneously closing the car door that had been opened. He stared at her with a chilling gaze. "If you're so eager to apologize, then we're gonna do it properly."

Charles settled back into his seat and buckled up. He made a U-turn and headed towards Central Hospital.

...

Evelyn followed Charles to the hospital's finest ward.

As they reached the door, it swung open from the inside. A doctor emerged from within.

Evelyn recognized him as one of the country's leading neurologists.

Evelyn stood behind Charles, her gaze icy cold.

Charlie was Charles' daughter, but she was gravely ill and confined to a standard ward. Dahlia had only suffered a scalding from hot coffee, yet Charles, not satisfied with the treatment at a smaller hospital, had her transferred here, arranging for her to stay in the best ward and even securing the top neurologist for her.

The difference in treatment for those dear to Charles' heart was stark.

the doctor approached with a respectful demeanor. "Mr. Jenkins, rest assured, Ms. Dahlia's

"Hmm." Charles responded indifferently.

The doctor left.

the door open

immediately started defending Dahlia upon seeing Charles, "Charles, where have you

Jenkins family home from a young age, adopting the Jenkins surname. She was also Dahlia's close

she finished speaking, she noticed

cares so much for you. Evelyn dared to hurt you, and he certainly wouldn't

gaze shifted to Evelyn, murky and unfathomable. She was being stubbornly defiant and did

suddenly said in a deep

reacted. She looked at Charles, her voice cold. "If I apologize,

eyes, his own swirling with an intense

silent, and Evelyn took it as his consent. She stepped back, scoffing at Dahlia.

carried no hint of

it's okay. I know you were just impulsive at

well how your hand got

else in the

what kind of attitude is that!" Sena grabbed