The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 404

Evelyn didn't even glance at Charles as she brushed him aside and made a beeline for Aiden.

"Aiden, where's the surveillance footage?" she demanded, her voice edged with urgency. She couldn't shake off the feeling that her mom's sudden health decline had something to do with Dahlia.

Charles gave a subtle nod, and Aiden handed the footage over to Evelyn. Standing close by, Charles gestured for Aiden to help Dahlia back into her wheelchair.

Josephine had been taken by the caretaker to a quiet spot, away from the prying eyes of any cameras. The footage captured a handful of people rushing toward the stairs, and soon after, a nurse arriving with a stretcher to bring Josephine and Dahlia back.

But how did she fall? What happened just before remained anyone's guess.

"Mr. Jenkins, I've called those folks over," Aiden said, breaking the tense silence.

Charles nodded, signaling for them to come in. Realizing honesty was their best bet, they eagerly recounted what had happened.

"We were walking by when we heard cries for help. We rushed over and saw her," one witness said, pointing to Dahlia. "She was sitting next to the unconscious woman, crying and begging us to help. We didn't want to move the patient, so we quickly got a nurse..."

up perfectly with

looked at Charles with tear-filled eyes, the silent

rock-solid trust in

he'd made to her. Now, realizing his mistake, Charles's

that I don't believe

Dahlia interjected gently. "You're aware of how much

you. You just wanted proof to back your

words, subtly hinting to

about protecting

speaking, Dahlia clutched Charles's hand, her voice

"Charles, I'm really hurting."

was reminding

u G's

of

that Evelyn apologize.