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.

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

"Hmm." Charles responded indifferently.

The doctor left.

pushed the door open and

started defending Dahlia upon seeing Charles, "Charles, where have you been?

had lived with her aunt in the Jenkins family home from a young

finished speaking, she noticed Evelyn following

I knew it. He cares so much for you. Evelyn dared to hurt

shifted to Evelyn, murky and unfathomable. She was

in a deep

Charles, her voice cold. "If I apologize,

eyes, his own

remained silent, and Evelyn took it as his consent. She stepped

three emotionless words carried no hint

it's okay. I know you

off. "Dahlia, you know very well how your hand got injured. I wonder how long you can keep up this

else in the room and

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