The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 215 As they were chatting, the nanny quickly stepped up.

"No need."

Dahlia made her way to the couch and sat down. "Could you make me a cup of chamomile tea to calm my nerves?"

"Of course, Ms. Dahlia. I'll do that right away," the housekeeper said without any further questions and hurried off to the kitchen.

Dahlia leaned back on the sofa, propping herself up with one hand on the armrest. Her eyes were closed as she pondered her next move.

...

Upstairs, Sandy, stirred by the noise below, shuffled out of her room, still half-asleep. The sight of Dahlia with a bandage wrapped around her forehead, looking pale and weak on the couch, startled her awake. The first thing that hit Sandy was the thought that her mom was seriously hurt. Tears sprang to her eyes immediately. Her mind went straight to Charles.

She dashed back to her room, grabbed her smartwatch, and called Charles. He was at Oakwood Manor, having just finished giving Aiden some instructions, when he got Sandy's call.

"Daddy... daddy... Mommy's hurt! There's so much blood on her forehead, and she's fainted on the couch. Is Mommy going to die? Daddy, I can't lose her! Please, come quickly and save her!"

Sandy's voice trembled with genuine fear, her heartache pouring through the phone.

Charles was alarmed at Sandy's tears. "Don't worry, Sandy, Mommy will be alright. I'm on my way."

calling her back.

hanging up, he jumped into his car, flooring the gas pedal and

tear-streaked cheeks, she stood up from where she had stumbled at the corner and ran to Dahlia's side. "Mommy, please don't die. I've called Daddy, and he's coming

Evelyn's resentment toward Charles was clearly driven by

short by Sandy's tearful cries beside her. When Dahlia heard that Sandy had called Charles, her expression

told you to call your

always causing more trouble

still on her face, Sandy looked at Dahlia's displeased expression. Her lips were

call had already been made, and she

a moment

for Charles at the door, Meanwhile, she intentionally reopened her bandaged wound, making herself appear weak as

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Sandy saw

severity of Dahlia's injuries, but

inside. Dr. Nelson followed close

expression grew serious. He set Sandy aside and quickly moved to

don't worry. I'm

held Charles' hand, her eyes

forward to treat Dahlia's wound. As he removed the bandage, revealing the gruesome injury, Charles' face

Dr. Nelson finished. "Ms. Dahlia's injuries were caused by repeated impact against a hard surface," he said,