The Day Our Promise Breaks

Dahlia forced herself to stay calm.

Since returning to her home country, Charles had been providing a monthly allowance of a million dollars to support her and her daughter.

When Sandy fell ill, Charles took it upon himself to cover all the medical expenses and other miscellaneous costs. A million dollars wasn't hard for her to handle.

"You better not play any tricks!" John gave Dahlia a warning look.

Before Charles arrived, he quickly slipped around the corner and left.

"Having trouble?" Charles glanced in the direction where John had disappeared.

"He was just asking for directions," Dahlia replied coolly.

Charles didn't inquire further, and they left the hospital together.

...

entire day. By the time she woke up, it was

not had any food all day, she was

of chicken noodle soup. She ate slowly, spoonful

but the complex was old and run-down. A few of the streetlights still worked, and the property management did nothing

road, she heard footsteps behind her. Having been dragged into an alley once

her bag and gripped the pocketknife she carried

no one

of relief but didn't let down her guard. She turned back around and continued

walking,

she quickened her pace. As she sped

as fast as she could, swiped her access card and

dared to look back. Through the glass door, there was

inside, she finally breathed a sigh of relief

stepped out and

hand. Just as she was about to close the door behind her, a