The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 425

Charles didn't have to say a word; the look in his eyes said it all, seeking his input without uttering a syllable. Dahlia and Charles were practically an open secret. Everyone was aware that Dahlia was his fiancée-in-waiting. But Charles was a man of principles, never one to leverage his position for personal gain.

Dahlia quickly wheeled herself over to Charles. "Charles, I'm ready to cooperate with the investigation, but do I really have to stay here overnight?" She was dropping a hint, hoping Charles would bail her out. The chief had already suggested that one word from Charles could keep her from spending the night there.

“Dahlia,” Charles said, looking at her. His voice was soft, but the message was clear. He wouldn't compromise his principles or pull strings to get her out. The situation involved Eve's mother, and he needed to get to the bottom of it.

However, Dahlia wasn't about to give up easily. "Charles, Sandy's still in the hospital. She needs me at night." She pressed on, "You know how serious her condition is. If she doesn't see me, she'll cry for me, and what if that makes her worse?"

With her own plea falling on deaf ears, Dahlia tried using Sandy as her ace. But Charles countered, "Don't worry, I'll take care of her." His words left no room for doubt.

the message loud and clear. Dahlia wasn't going to receive any special treatment and was promptly escorted away. Evelyn turned off the video, hit delete, and walked out with determination. If Charles dared to whisk Dahlia away,

followed her out. Aiden was parked outside, waiting with the car. "I'll take you back to the hospital," Charles said, not allowing Evelyn a chance to decline. He gently but firmly took her wrist, guiding her into

car.

already feeling

energy to keep it together. She didn't have the strength to argue with Charles at the police station entrance. Once inside the car she pressed herself against the window, as far from Charles as she could manage. He spoke softly, "Don't worry, I'll find the

outside. "Eve, why did you say those things in

room?" Charles asked,

intense. Evelyn closed her

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response. His question alone showed he'd already jumped to conclusions,