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.

approached with a respectful demeanor. "Mr. Jenkins, rest

"Hmm." Charles responded indifferently.

The doctor left.

the door

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

Jenkins family home from a young age, adopting the

as she finished speaking, she noticed

here to apologize to you. I knew it. He cares so much

shifted to Evelyn, murky and unfathomable. She

said in a deep voice,

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

looked into Evelyn's eyes, his own

as his consent. She

emotionless words carried no hint of

it's okay. I know you were just

your hand got injured.

anyone else in the room and turned to

is that!" Sena grabbed Evelyn's arm, her