The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 240

Evelyn stood just inside the doorway, clutching Charlie's teddy bear, as she watched Charles crumble to the floor. Bright red blood seeped from the gash on his forehead, forming a steady drip onto the hardwood. In no time, he was sprawled in a crimson pool, a sight as haunting as the day she had rushed to the amusement park, only to find Charlie in a similar state. But this time, her emotions were different. When it happened to Charlie, her heart shattered, and her grief was unbearable. Today, her face was emotionless, and her gaze was distant. She didn't move to help him or call for help. She just watched.

Downstairs, Aiden leaned against his car, smoking. His eyes were fixed on Evelyn's apartment window. When the motion sensor light flicked off, he assumed Charles had left. He stubbed out his cigarette and tossed it into a nearby trash can, but Charles didn't appear, and the light stayed off. Sensing something was wrong, especially considering Evelyn's hostile attitude towards Charles earlier, Aiden grew anxious. Knowing Charles had arrived in poor health, Aiden didn't hesitate to rush upstairs. The old elevator was too slow, so he bounded up the stairs, two at a time until he reached Evelyn's floor. The motion sensor light turned on as he arrived, revealing Charles lying in a pool of blood, barely clinging to life.

shattered vase around them painted a clear picture of what had happened. Without wasting a second, he called 911, pressing his suit jacket against

her. "Ms. Evelyn, do you realize that you're letting Mr.

especially regarding Charlie. But refusing even to call for help after attacking