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.

"Hmm." Charles responded indifferently.

The doctor left.

door open and

"Charles, where have you been? How could you leave Dahlia alone in

aunt in the Jenkins family home

she finished speaking,

"Dahlia, my brother brought the main culprit here to apologize to you. I knew it. He cares so much for you. Evelyn dared to hurt you, and he certainly wouldn't let her off!" Dahlia immediately turned to Charles disapprovingly. "Charles, you didn't really bring Evelyn here just for my sake, did

to Evelyn, murky and unfathomable. She was being

suddenly said in

her voice cold. "If I apologize, can I

his own

took it as his

emotionless words carried no hint

it's okay. I know you

hand

anyone else in the room and turned

is that!" Sena grabbed