The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 350

"What do you want me to say? Haven't you already made up your mind about me?" Dahlia confronted Wesley, her eyes red and teary. As soon as the words left her mouth, tears spilled over, tracing paths down her cheeks. She didn't bother defending herself, but her eyes spoke volumes of hurt and disappointment.

Wesley's heart clenched at the sight. Pushed by emotion rather than logic, he reached out, brushing her tears away gently. This simple gesture was all the invitation Dahlia needed. She threw herself into his arms, wrapping her arms around his waist, snuggling her face into his chest. She nuzzled him playfully, her lips barely brushing against his stomach in an almost teasing manner.

"Wesley..." Her voice was soft and sweet, her tone that of someone who knew just how much power she held over him. She was well aware of how much Wesley adored her. When she noticed his body tense up, a flicker of satisfaction danced in her eyes. But when she looked up at him, her gaze was pure affection, her eyes sparkling as they locked onto Wesley's.

"I didn't want to give Sandy those sleeping pills, but she relies on me so much. She often wakes up at night and comes looking for me," Dahlia explained, a hint of regret in her voice. "Whenever you're here, we end up staying awake almost till dawn. I only gave Sandy the pills so she could sleep through the night."

on us. How would we explain that to her?" She ended her explanation, her voice tinged with a touch of grievance, quickly adding, "Don't worry, the dose I gave Sandy is safe. She's our little treasure; I could

care about you," Dahlia pleaded, her eyes wide and earnest as she gazed at Wesley. Noticing his silence, she let her hand slide down from his waist,

everything was fine with Sandy. Wesley was just temporarily upset. She figured that with a bit of sweet-talking, she could win him over. No matter how

she held the top spot. She had no doubts about that. Yet, the man who once melted at her slightest

things right; surely, deep down, she loved him. He resolved to keep a close

Sandy. Let's put the past behind us and start fresh, the three of us together," Wesley said earnestly.

was sincere. He'd thought it all through. While he couldn't offer the same luxuries they currently enjoyed, their

taken aback.