Chapter 312

Charles's voice, deep and unmistakable, echoed from outside the room.

"Ms. Dahlia and Ms. Evelyn are inside."

The moment the bodyguard finished speaking, Charles's face shifted dramatically. It had been two years since Charlie passed, and Evelyn still hadn't moved on. Her resentment burned bright-for him, sure, but even more so for Dahlia.

Now, with Dahlia bound to a wheelchair, Evelyn had her cornered. Charles's expression grew icier as he made his way to the door. He tried the handle, only to find it locked tight. His face turned even grimmer.

"Evelyn, open up! Calm down and don't hurt Dahlia!"

Dahlia perked up at the sound of Charles defending her. Her eyes gleamed as she shot Evelyn a vicious glare, wordlessly declaring: Evelyn, you've had it now.

then she realized Evelyn wasn't going for another hit-she was loosening the ties

yanked the cloth off her mouth, sneering,

this way, Evelyn was sure to face Charles's wrath. No sooner had she spat her

I'm in here, help me!" Dahlia cried, her legs useless. Seeing Evelyn gearing up for another kick, real fear gripped her. Pride be damned;

scrabbled toward the door, calling out, "Charles...

stood back,

for Charles. Just as Dahlia made it to the door, Charles, driven by worry, kicked it open and

in

Dahlia stopped crawling, lifting her tear-streaked face to him, looking

state. Her cheeks, though free of distinct marks, were flushed an unnatural red-clear evidence of abuse. He quickly crouched to lift her off

winced as his

be gentle, it hurts.

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