The Day Our Promise Breaks

No one called for her. Evelyn went to her grandmother's backyard to tend to the garden.

Although the Jenkins family employed a gardener, Evelyn would come over from time to time to look after the plants and flowers.

Rosa was abroad for medical treatment, and only the morning maid would come into the yard.

She trimmed the plants with care. Just as she was about to leave, Dahlia blocked her path.

They were alone, so Dahlia dropped her disguise and cursed, "Evelyn, you keep saying you want to break up with Charles, and now you're clinging to him again. Don't you find yourself despicable..." Before she could finish her insult, Evelyn unexpectedly raised her hand and slapped Dahlia. "Dahlia, mind your language."

She glared at Dahlia coldly, wishing she could tear her apart.

Dahlia stepped back instinctively under her gaze. But the next second, the pain on her face made her realize what happened, and she stepped forward, trying to retaliate.

"You dare to slap me, you bitch!"

As she raised her hand, Evelyn grabbed it. She forced Dahlia against a tree, barely restraining herself from strangling her.

the anger rising from within. Her gaze was as cold as ice, and

ground, watching the direction Evelyn went, clenching

Sandy, who had found her way there, saw Dahlia and

on the slap mark on her face with sympathy. "Mommy, I

Dahlia's

momentarily She pushed Sandy away. Her voice was choked up with tears, "Sandy, I'm okay. It's all my fault for not being strong enough. I can't beat Evelyn

sw nov

her hand to wipe away Dahlia's tears. "Mommy, don't cry. You still have me, and I

plan. I'll make

and was furious. He punished Charlie severely. Evelyn was in tears when she took the unconscious

didn't stop her.

watched the

left, her lips curved

With Sandy

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