The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 166

At Greenrose, when Charles said he's going downstairs all of a sudden, she immediately sensed something was off. Sure enough, he suddenly drove away without a word.

She tried calling him, only to get a curt, "I'm busy, get some rest," before he hung up. He did not even give her a chance to respond. When she called again, there was nothing but silence on the other end.

Ever since Dahlia showed up with his pendant, she had become the one Charles cherished most. He had always placed her at the top of his list, showering her with unreserved attention and care. Charles was so typically aloof and detached, yet he treated Dahlia like a precious gem because of that childhood promise.

Whenever Dahlia called, he'd pick up immediately, no matter where he was or what time it was. But lately, things had changed he wasn't answering her calls as promptly. Today was the worst; he outright ignored her.

Dahlia didn't want to face the truth and always found excuses for Charles, but seeing everything unfold before her eyes, there was no denying it. Charles had left her for Evelyn.

Not only did he leave her, but he also lavished Evelyn with the kind of tenderness that should have been hers alone. That tenderness was meant for her.

Evelyn!

clenched her fists, a storm brewing in her eyes as she glared at Evelyn lying in the hospital bed. She couldn't believe how well Evelyn was playing the victim now. Charles was hers. There was no way she would let Evelyn take him away. When a nurse

closed her eyes, she would see how Charles looked

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before helping her get dressed again. He then headed to the bathroom for a quick

came

he had forgotten to

of leaving or heading to the rest area, he slid under the covers next

the influence of medication, Evelyn lay quietly in Charles' arms. He gazed down at her

night turned to day, Charles' internal clock woke him up right on schedule. Evelyn was still in deep slumber, the medication's effects

a misunderstanding that Evelyn had drugged him tore him and her apart. He resented her for her tricks, but that night left him

back to Oakwood Manor, he knew she was using her allure to keep him there, yet he found himself unable to resist. Despite the