Chapter 247

She collapsed into Charles' arms, tears of grief and frustration spilling down her cheeks. "Charles, it hurts so much. Is my face ruined? Will you turn your back on me and leave me?"

"I'll get you the finest doctor to make sure no scars remain," Charles replied, sidestepping her question about leaving her.

Dahlia bit her lip, tears flowing freely. "If it wasn't for Sandy being so little and needing her mom, I'd give my life for Charlie..."

"Cough—" Charles was overwhelmed and began to cough. His face lost all color.

Dahlia noticed his condition and quickly called for a doctor. Charles was already injured, having been hit by Evelyn with a thermos and tussling with a bunch of bodyguards. Even though they didn't dare seriously harm him, the scuffle had worsened his injuries. Charles had been pushing himself too hard, and now his vision dimmed, and he swayed.

Dr. Nelson rushed to

Even without solid proof, Rosa believed Evelyn's word over hers. As Dahlia tumbled down the cemetery hill, the look in

tried to comfort Evelyn. "Eve, don't worry. I won't let anything happen to myself. I've got your back, right? Even if we can't make Dahlia pay for Charlie, I won't let her have a

chat, Rosa, feeling weary, was lulled to sleep. Once she dozed off, Evelyn departed the hospital Shortly after, a nurse entered to

and

ducked her head, and left in

nurse's behavior was odd-interns or rookies wouldn't usually be on this floor. But when she saw Rosa awake and

the day's events

brazenness, fueled by Charles' blind trust. She had initially thought to let things slide, but after Charlie's death, she couldn't allow Dahlia to remain by Charles' side

away and signaled for her clothes. "Rosa, the doctor said you need rest," the caretaker protested, but Rosa's stern

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