The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 314

Upon hearing Charles's words, Dahlia's eyes instantly brimmed with tears.

"Charles, I know I've wronged Charlie, but I'm already a mess. You have no idea what I've been through these past two years, and Evelyn just won't let it go."

"I get that she can't get over Charlie's death. It's not like I don't understand."

"I was genuinely relieved to hear she was alive. I sought her out today to apologize again. It's been two years, and I hoped she could move on and start fresh. But I never imagined..."

"You can't even begin to understand how she tormented me in that room! She nearly killed me!"

"If you hadn't shown up when you did, I might not be here right now."

"And yet, did you see any remorse in Evelyn? Her arrogance was off the charts. If

I let this slide, who knows what she'll do to me next time?"

me get hurt

the rain. She said this, convinced that Charles would take her side and comfort her. Between her and Evelyn,

But...

voice was cold and steady. "Dahlia, I told you two years ago to keep your distance from Evelyn, to

drained the color from Dahlia's face. She looked at Charles, hurt and aggrieved. "Are you saying I deserved what Evelyn did

don't go

after reviewing the injury

I should duck and dodge every time

emotions spiraling out of control. She hadn't expected that after being beaten like this by

decoration. If you don't send them away, Evelyn wouldn't have had the chance to hurt

played into her own downfall. But hearing those words from

and I won't just let it slide. I'm

Evelyn wouldn't change the fact that she intended to see

do you mean by

the injury report. Instinctively,