The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 218 "Charles..." Dahlia suddenly cried out, her voice full of pain.

She noticed Charles' injured arm and rushed towards him without a second thought for Evelyn, who might have been a threat. Her eyes were filled with worry. "You're hurt."

In her haste, she lost her balance. Charles, who had been holding Evelyn's wrist, let go and instinctively reached out to steady Dahlia. She ended up falling right into his arms.

Dahlia seemed oblivious to Evelyn standing behind her; her entire focus was on Charles' injury. Her eyes were misty as she called out, "Dr. Nelson, please check on Charles..."

It wasn't that Dahlia wasn't scared of Evelyn possibly harming her. She just deeply believed that nothing bad could happen to her with Charles by her side. She felt safe; worry was unnecessary.

Evelyn's words got cut off by Dahlia's sudden interruption. Evelyn knew Dahlia's concern for Charles' arm was just an excuse; her real aim was to cut her off. But Evelyn didn't care much about that.

Charles stopping her earlier

if Charles knew the truth? Just like with Charlie's death, there was no proof. Speaking up only led to the same disbelief she faced each time she tried explaining Charlie's fate. Charles wouldn't believe

the floor, and without hesitation, lunged

Charles caught

reacted quickly, grabbing Dahlia's wrist and pushing her away. In the rush, be misjudged his strength, causing Dahlia to crash into the coffee table.

without thinking and charged towards Dahlia, who was struggling to get up. Charles caught

let me go!" Evelyn's gaze was

clear she wouldn't back down until she'd achieved her goal. Charles, noting her lack of control, exchanged a meaningful look with Dr. Nelson. Dr. Nelson, a long-time friend of the Jenkins family, understood immediately. He had his medical kit with him, ready for situations

began to slow. Her vision blurred, her body Sed, and she collapsed into Charles' arms,