The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 172

Whether Sandy was truly Dahlia's daughter was still up in the air, but one thing was certain-she couldn't be Charles' kid. It made you wonder, given how Charles showered Sandy with love while practically ignoring Charlie. If Charles ever found out that the girl he

cherished wasn't his own flesh and blood, would he regret the way he treated Charlie?

Evelyn figured she wouldn't even get the chance to explain before Charles decided she was lying because she couldn't stand Dahlia and her daughter. So, instead of heading straight to Charles, Evelyn left the hospital. Just as she stepped outside, a sleek black Maybach rolled up, stopping right in front of her. Brooks, ever the gentleman, hopped out to open the door for her and made sure she got in safely.

Once inside, Brooks handed Evelyn a new smartphone. "Got your SIM card sorted," he said.

"Thanks," Evelyn replied, accepting the phone. Her old one had taken a dip and was smashed beyond repair the night before, so she'd planned to get a replacement after leaving the hospital. It turned out that Brooks had already taken care of it.

"Brooks, I've transfered the money for the phone to your account," she said, tapping away on the phone to make the payment.

Brooks didn't argue, though his eyes darkened a shade. "Is this hospital part of the Robinson family's empire?" Evelyn asked.

planning?" Brooks inquired

sample of Sandy's blood?" she asked. Sandy had been injured and

and made a quick call, and soon after,

...

for dinner. It was a small affair. Only Patrick, Rosa, Carmen, and Evelyn were there. Sena had been sent to jail, but Carmen tearfully got her out and shipped her overseas. Charles hadn't expected to see Evelyn. His eyes lingered on her for a

shot a quick glance at Evelyn. She's seated next to Rosa with her head down. She wasn't making eye contact,

Patrick asked,

"Yes," Charles replied firmly.

adamant about marrying her. Patrick gave in

4.

me down," Patrick

promise I won't,"

to stay out of it. "Charles, I don't care who you marry. While everyone's here, I have an announcement to make. The 28th of this month is a special day. I be hosting a ceremony at Cloud Top Villa

and Charles might end up together. She'd delayed the adoption, hoping for a change of heart. Today, Charles brought Dahlia to the Jenkins family estate, and it was clear he'd made