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!

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 came to check the room, Dahlia was afraid

sleep eluding her. Every time she closed her eyes, she would see how Charles looked at Evelyn. She couldn't wait any

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body before helping her get dressed again. He then headed to

he came out

he had forgotten to

hospital room door and pulled the curtains closed for privacy. Instead of leaving or

his chest. Under the influence of medication, Evelyn lay quietly in Charles' arms. He gazed down at her for a moment before dimming the lights. He adjusted her into a more comfortable position, closed his eyes, and they drifted off together.

right on schedule. Evelyn was

him tore him and her apart. He resented her for her tricks, but that night left him yearning for her

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