The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 206

Dahlia was brimming with confidence, certain that no man could resist her charm, especially not Charles, who was head over heels for her. But just as she was about to kiss his lips, she felt a firm grip on her shoulder. Charles' voice was deep and steady as he called out, "Dahlia!"

His voice was calm, his gaze steady. There wasn't a hint of the struggle you'd expect from someone caught in the throes of temptation-just a cool, collected demeanor. Tears began to well up in Dahlia's

eyes.

She looked up at Charles, hurt and embarrassed, and asked, her voice catching, "Why?"

Charles kept his lips pressed tightly together. He didn't say a word. His silence made Dahlia's eyes brim with tears, her lips trembling as she asked, "Charles, is it because of what happened five years ago... Do you think less of me?"

As soon as the words left her lips, tears rolled down her cheeks.

even deeper,

his hand. "Charles, I'm sorry, I didn't mean

know you love me; you can't possibly despise

played the part of the wronged and pitiful lover perfectly. She was trying to break down Charles'

fertile

how to conceive a boy. She'd found

promising method.

get Charles to stay tonight. Then there'd be no

he'd be hooked on her once they were together. Any lingering feelings

to marry her. Yet, why didn't he feel the desire to be with

night against her. It was his mistake, getting caught up with Evelyn and missing their anniversary. He was with Evelyn when Dahlia needed him most. It was because of him that Dahlia got hurt. He loved her; how