The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 202

Upon hearing that Rosa was going to be okay, both Charles and Evelyn let out a huge sigh of relief. Evelyn's legs gave out for a moment as the tension left her body all at once. Charles instinctively reached out to steady her, but she shrugged him off, determined to stand on her own.

As they watched Rosa being wheeled out of the emergency room, they rushed over to her side.

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Rosa had been out cold for an entire day and night, still not showing any signs of waking up. Dr. Nelson ran another thorough check-up to be sure. While Rosa's health seemed stable, when she'd wake up was still a mystery.

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himself back at Oakwood Manor. He was alone and retreating to the study. He fired up the cloud storage to review the saved surveillance footage. He pulled out

for the delivery, he ensured she had the best hospital, doctors, and postnatal care. He was even the first to hold little Charlie when she was born. But that was about the extent of his involvement. He was constantly busy

It started with Evelyn bringing Charlie back home from the

one night, he

long evening of socializing and drinks. He had left the hotel

Evelyn, five years

back to Oakwood Manor. Evelyn had been thrilled to see him;

his visit was for Evelyn. He wrapped his arms around her, picked her up, and told the nanny,

no interruptions. He carried Evelyn to the master bedroom, locked the door, and laid her on the bed. In the middle of everything, he heard the nanny knocking, but he didn't catch