The Day Our Promise Breaks

Splashes erupted as Sandy fell into the icy lake. "Sandy..."

The moment Sandy hit the water, Dahlia's voice, filled with panic and distress, echoed from not far away. Her cries tore through the air, "Somebody help! Sandy's fallen into the lake!"

Her voice was loud, immediately drawing the attention of the servants outside.

Upon hearing that Sandy had fallen into the lake, some rushed to rescue her, while others quickly went to inform Charles.

Sandy had only been at the Jenkins Estate for half a day, and all the servants already knew how much Charles cared for this daughter.

It was not like the love he had for his and Evelyn's daughter.

Every time Charlie and Evelyn visited the Jenkins family estate, they never paid them any mind. Although Sandy hadn't yet changed her surname or been officially recorded in the Jenkins family, they already treated her as the young lady. Carmen and Sena also heard the commotion and walked over from the opposite side of the lake. They saw Sandy in the water.

"What are you waiting for? Hurry and get her out," Carmen immediately ordered the servants to rescue her.

Then, her gaze shifted to Evelyn, commanding, "Hold her."

Without even asking, Carmen had already pegged Evelyn as the culprit behind Sandy's fall. The servants immediately approached and detained Evelyn.

By the time Charles arrived, Sandy had just been pulled out of the lake. In the winter, the lake water was bone-chillingly cold. Even though she was quickly rescued, Sandy's face was still blue with cold. She was shivering uncontrollably. Sandy saw Charles, and her eyes immediately reddened. Tears fell in big drops, and her teeth were chattering as she pitifully cried, "Daddy..."

Charles hurried over, his gaze sweeping around. He asked coldly, "What happened?"

As he spoke, he quickly removed Sandy's wet garments, wrapped her in his own coat, and lifted her into his arms.

Sandy curled up in Charles' embrace. She sneakily glanced at Evelyn, shaking even more violently, as if terrified, and said with a trembling voice, "Ms. Evelyn..."

She couldn't finish her sentence before her tears followed. She looked utterly pitiable.

He passed by Evelyn, and his frosty gaze landed on her. His brows furrowed. His

Evelyn met Charles' gaze.

he believed she was the one who

like the first time Sandy and

hint at Charlie, Charles didn't even ask before deciding it

...

main house's living room.

then, visibly

her small hands clutched his shirt. She continuously shivered and softly called

examine her. "Mr. Charles, Miss Sandy has caught a bit of a chill. She'll be fine

then

kindly, "But she just underwent a kidney transplant not too long

her body

potentially leading to complications and irreversible damage. Her primary physician must have also cautioned you. You

terrifyingly grim. His gaze on Evelyn turned sharp

throughout, also shuddered violently. Dr. Nelson's words were like a catalyst, and long-suppressed emotions suddenly

us. You've targeted me again and again, instigating Charlie to harm Sandy. "I've been patient with you, for Charles' sake. I told you

the surgery, you push her into the lake. In this weather, the lake water is so cold, it

you be so cruel? How could you

of Dahlia's words stepped on

was implying she was a cold-blooded creature, willing to do anything for her goals. So, naturally, that meant she could lie about Charlie's death time and

stood her ground,

didn't get angry. Her voice was calm. "I didn't push her. Sandy fell into the lake herself.

"evidence," Sena urgently interrupted her.

to defend herself and

it with