The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 391

But all she got from Charles was a sharp, "It won't happen." The message was clear: he wouldn't hurt Evelyn. She had almost died, and for what? This kind of protection was something Dahlia couldn't wrap her head around. She burst out, "Charles, are you shielding Evelyn because you feel guilty about Charlie's death, or have you actually fallen in love with her?!"

As soon as she asked, Dahlia locked her gaze on Charles, watching for any hint of emotion on his face. Two years ago, she had asked him the same question. Back then, Charles had instantly denied it. But now, he was silent, and that silence cut through Dahlia like a knife, bringing tears to her eyes yet again. This time, the tears were real, born from genuine heartache.

No. She was Debbie. She was the woman Charles loved most. He couldn't have changed his heart. Dahlia couldn't bear the thought that even while pretending to be Debbie, she couldn't keep Charles's love.

Over the years, she had enjoyed the perks of being his idealized love. She knew better than anyone how much Charles treasured Debbie. It was precisely because of this deep care that she couldn't handle the idea that even as Debbie, he didn't love her anymore. Did that mean she had lost to Evelyn? This woman she had always looked down upon, how could she possibly win?

"Charles, is it because of what happened with Wesley? Are you jealous, mad at me?"

"No."

felt last night was rooted in Dahlia's deceit, not jealousy. But Dahlia didn't

"Charles, let me explain."

happened with Wesley was just physical, like those five years you

nothing emotional. "I don't love

Let's not hold grudges anymore. I swear, I'll

simply made

he spent five years with Evelyn? Charles could surely understand. When you

rushing toward him without hesitation. Charles stepped forward immediately, reaching out to steady her. Dahlia took the chance to grab his hand, "Charles, I won't hold anything against Evelyn, and I won't bring up the past. Can we

don't need to be loyal to me anymore," Charles said, gently pulling his hand

I promised to take care of you for life, and that

you and Sandy won't have to

comfortable life. To him, that money