The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 435

Evelyn never imagined that the person who would be a match for the kidney donation was none other than her best friend, Adam. Just like Evelyn, Adam harbored a deep-seated anger towards Charlie, who had caused so much heartache in their lives.

"Sandy is quite lucky," remarked someone, "because Adam, after losing his friend's daughter to kidney failure, registered as a donor, and it turns out he's a match for Sandy."

Sandy was a sweet kid, well-liked by her doctor, who was relieved to see her find a donor so quickly. Dahlia was pleased too, but her reasons were twisted. The irony that Adam, Evelyn's best friend, would unknowingly save Dahlia's enemy's daughter was delicious to her.

The thought of revealing this truth to Evelyn after the surgery, reveling in the pain it would cause, gave Dahlia a bitter satisfaction. It was like a small victory against the humiliations she had suffered from Evelyn.

After the doctor left, Dahlia returned to Sandy's room.

...

fuming when he heard that Dahlia had slipped

take a work call, leaving Evelyn and Adam alone in the room.

your phone," Evelyn called

for me?" Adam replied from inside. He had

up the phone

familiar number flash

it was

dialed that number countless times during

would they

curiosity and dread, Evelyn answered, "Hello, Adam. This is the Capital Donor Center. You registered with us to donate an organ and we have a patient who's a match for your kidney. Are you willing

listened. She instantly understood Adam's motive for registering at the donor center. Charlie had died from kidney failure. After her daughter's death,