The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 408

Her eyes, red and glistening with tears, locked onto his.

Without a moment's pause, Charles ended Dahlia's call and gently clasped Evelyn's cold, trembling hand. He gave it a reassuring squeeze and murmured, "I'm not going anywhere until your mom's out of surgery. Eve, I'll do everything I can to make sure she's alright."

Charlie was gone, and there was nothing left he could do to change that or make things right. But for Josephine, he'd move heaven and earth.

Before Evelyn could say another word, Charles let go of her hand and followed the nurse with determined strides.

As Charles disappeared from view, his phone rang three more times-Dahlia, again. He dismissed each call without a second thought.

This was the first time he chose her over Dahlia when she truly needed him.

After Adam wrapped up his call, he noticed two people heading their way. He pulled Evelyn close, draping an arm around her shoulders.

"Evelyn, this is something Charles owes you. Don't let it weigh you down," he said softly.

guilt she might feel. She held a deep-seated grudge against Charles. His actions today wouldn't change that, but she might feel like she owed him something. Hating him while seemingly accepting his help could easily mess with

Evelyn whispered, her voice

was exactly why she

...

ensure his blood was usable, promptly donating 400cc, which was rushed to the operating

prevent any slip-ups. He also had a nurse keeping tabs on the operating

five minutes were critical. The vehicle with more supplies was three minutes away, but the plasma

was sweating bullets as the surgery hit a critical phase. A nurse kept dabbing at

he immediately told the

on the line, so she drew another 200cc. After that,

"Keep going," he insisted.

wouldn't last until the

and your body won't cope," the

voice soft