The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 387

Last night, she once again saw just how much Charles favored and loved Dahlia. Before, she thought that even though Charles had an unconditional soft spot for Dahlia, he was still a man of principles. If Dahlia ever crossed the legal line, she was sure he wouldn't cover for her. But after last night, she wasn't so sure anymore.

As Evelyn got closer to uncovering the truth, she became more anxious about unexpected surprises. Ever since she found out that Dahlia was behind Charlie's death, Evelyn had been on a relentless quest for justice. The journey had been littered with disappointments, mostly because of Charles. This man wasn't someone she could rely on. But she had no choice.

Her only hope was to bank on the genuine affection Charles seemed to have for Charlie. So, before heading to the hospital, Evelyn locked eyes with Charles and said, "Charles, if you have even a shred of fatherly love for Charlie, if you truly feel you owe her, then when Wesley shows the evidence proving Dahlia hired someone to kill, don't get involved. Let Dahlia face the justice she deserves!"

"Alright," Charles replied.

He understood why Evelyn might see him that way—it was because, seven years ago, he'd been quick to judge, which ended up hurting both her and Charlie repeatedly. He couldn't defend what he'd done. He had indeed been biased and lost his sense of fairness in many situations. But things were different now.

Dahlia get away with it." Two years ago, when he found out that Charlie's organ donation was linked to Dahlia, he forgave her because it wasn't on purpose. She was just too in love with Sandy and selfishly chose him, which unintentionally led to Charlie's tragic death on the operating table. She was

is watching

word!"

keep your Evelyn knew that words alone didn't mean much, but it gave her a little peace of mind. She leaned down and kissed Charlie, and before tears could fall again, she tilted her head back slightly, wiping them away with her fingertips. Without another glance at Charles, she turned and left. Finally, Dahlia would face her rightful retribution, and her Charlie

Charlie's gravestone. Today, unlike the past two years, he didn't need to wipe the dust off Charlie's grave; Evelyn had already

a bit behind Evelyn, but he drove quickly, and they arrived at the

the car and headed to Dahlia's room. Charles was a step behind her, following closely. When they got to

be seen; only

anger. "Evelyn, what more do you want from me? Do you really want to drive me to my death before you're satisfied?" she