The Day Our Promise Breaks

"I'm sorry, we've done everything we could."

Evelyn felt as if struck by lightning. Her legs weakened, and her body wobbled unsteadily. Brooks supported her, his large hand resting on her shoulder, silently offering her support. "Are you Ms. Evelyn?" The doctor spoke again.

"Yes..."

Her voice was faint as if all her vitality had been drained from her.

The truth was right before her eyes, yet the person was gone.

"He wanted to see you."

The doctor's words made Evelyn suddenly lift her head, and after making sure she hadn't misheard, she stumbled inside.

The medical staff had already left the room, leaving her alone with John.

Evelyn rushed to John's side and spoke urgently, "John, I've already transferred the moneyto your account. Tell me, who is it?"

John's gaze was already fading, his lips parting as he struggled to speak. "It's... it's your rival... Dahlia..."

Dahlia, and a shiver ran through her body.

much time left. He took several breaths, managing to continue, "Your daughter was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment. The hospital called my wife to ask her to come... At that moment, Dahlia stopped her...

few days ago that I found out my

didn't want to save her own daughter... She wanted

He grabbed Evelyn's arm with his other hand, his eyes wide. "This woman is too evil... She not only intentionally

for some money, yet she took his life in

With his last word, his hand slipped from

still, her eyes bloodshot, her body feeling

whole

mind. Charlie's little face appeared

understanding. If it wasn't for

rlie

lived. Her daughter

alive and

Dahlia!

hatred erupted from the depths of Evelyn's eyes. At that moment, she wished she could grind Dahlia