The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 375

Dahlia wasn't feeling too well, seasickness hitting her hard, so she opted to chill on the beach instead. She left Sandy in Wesley's capable hands, trusting him completely.

Wesley was all about the details, making sure Sandy's diving gear was on just right before guiding her onto the boat. Once they hit the prime diving spot, he double-checked her breathing apparatus to make sure everything was spot on. When both felt good about it, Wesley led Sandy into the water, and she couldn't have been more thrilled. Diving was her jam.

As they reached the depths, Wesley tossed in some fish food, and soon enough, a vibrant school of fish surrounded them, creating a magical underwater scene. Sandy's eyes lit up behind her goggles, pure joy reflecting in her gaze. Wesley's heart swelled with affection, seeing her so happy.

Hand in hand, they swam, with Wesley sprinkling fish food and Sandy loving every moment. After a bit, Sandy reached out, asking for a go at feeding the fish herself. Wesley, ever indulgent, handed over the fish food without hesitation, showing her how to sprinkle it gently first. Sandy nodded in understanding.

Wesley was caught off guard, the water turning cloudy for a second, messing with their view. He tightened his grip on Sandy's hand, keeping his eyes glued to her. In the deep sea, he couldn't afford any slip-ups, worried sick about her safety. His little girl meant the world to him, and

Lost in concentration, Wesley

to take it back. But Sandy held on with surprising tenacity, refusing to let go. Wesley's heart skipped a beat, shock hitting him hard, making him forget for a moment that they were underwater. He instinctively opened his mouth to call her

grip, but

felt a crushing pain in his chest, watching his cherished daughter challenge him like this. His heart tore, his breath slipping away. His grip on her slackened, and he

remembering Dahlia's instructions, let go. She rose to the surface, executing their practiced diving routine flawlessly, not sparing Wesley another glance. She understood death