The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 433

"Charles, it was Evelyn... she's the one who did this to me," Dahlia whimpered, each breath a reminder of her pain.

Seeing Charles' face cloud with worry, Dahlia leaned in closer, her voice trembling as she poured out her accusations against Evelyn.

"She's really crossed the line this time."

"I didn't do anything wrong. I was just at the police station, trying to wrap my head around everything from last night, and I stepped out to wait for you..."

"I spotted her at the door and made sure to keep my distance, but Evelyn just charged at me without warning. I couldn't even defend myself."

"Charles, what does Evelyn want from me? I can't take this anymore."

Dahlia's tears flowed freely as she clung to Charles, clearly aiming for his sympathy. She secretly wished he'd go and give Evelyn a taste of her own medicine to ease the burning anger inside her.

With her legs unable to support her, Charles' strong arm was the only thing keeping her upright. Seizing the moment, Dahlia snuggled closer to Charles, her arms wrapped around his waist, her tear-filled eyes silently staking her claim in front of Evelyn.

Charles is mine!

Evelyn watched Dahlia's theatrics with a stony expression, showing no sign of remorse for the altercation. She took a tissue from Brooks, meticulously wiping her hands clean from having hit Dahlia, and then tossed it onto Dahlia's face. It wasn't painful, but the insult was clear, making Dahlia feel like she was being treated like dirt.

"Evelyn!"

Dahlia was fuming, itching to tear into Evelyn. But with her mobility limited, all she could do was glare at Evelyn before turning to Charles, pulling at his hand as she complained, "Charles, Evelyn's gone too far. She beat me up and doesn't even care."

police. Take me there. I

that right in front of Charles, was

into the wheelchair with a silent nod toward calling the police. As soon as she was settled, Dahlia started to wheel herself toward the

but just as she

"Charles?"

tried

in a great place."

looked at

that just because Evelyn's mom was in a coma, it

see? I've got bruises all over my

he not see her injuries? Didn't he

one he promised to always

to let this slide just because Evelyn's having a

bad happen to me. Is this what you

down

This was real heartbreak.

Charles, who always had her back,

do this

"Dahlia!"

waver, his gaze steady