The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 379

Evelyn stared at the evidence laid bare, watching Dahlia desperately try to dodge the blame. Evelyn couldn't help but chuckle sarcastically.

"Dahlia, if the video's fake, any expert could tell—"

Before she could finish, Dahlia cut in with a shrill scream.

"Evelyn, shut up!"

Dahlia's eyes were bloodshot, glaring daggers at Evelyn. Inside, she was fuming.

That woman! So, she lost a daughter. Big deal! If she wanted more kids, she could just have them with someone like Brooks or even some random guy. Why drag her down with this?

Holding back her growing resentment, Dahlia continued her act, "You'll never win. Charles will never believe you!"

She struggled to keep her cool. For years, she'd played the Debbie card, effortlessly keeping Charles wrapped around her finger. No matter what she said, he believed her. To him, she was flawless. Even when she claimed she'd been assaulted seven years ago, he didn't abandon her.

She had nothing to fear. As long as she was Debbie, Charles wouldn't doubt her. Thinking this, Dahlia felt her confidence return. Her performance of innocence and victimhood became even more convincing. With tear-filled eyes, she turned to Charles and pleaded, "Charles, you believe me, don't you? I love you too much to let any other man near me!"

and when

Dahlia, then suddenly asked, "Dahlia, are you sure it's Evelyn and

tears blurring her vision. She blinked, and as the tears fell, she could see Charles's expression

gave Dahlia a false sense of hope. No man could stay this composed after learning his beloved had been unfaithful! If Charles believed her, he'd be livid, not this calm. So,

welled up even more, and she looked at Charles with added

disappointment clear in his

idiot! Whether the video's real or

back, distancing himself. He had only trusted her because she was Debbie. Without evidence,

the

right there, he couldn't

Tears streamed down her face. She lunged toward Charles, collapsing at his feet, then crawled back to

I didn't mean to

Wesley really did force himself on me!" Seven years ago,

l.ne

long ago! Dahlia clung