The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 442

"Sandy didn't mean to; she just really wished Daddy could be with her."

"Mommy already told Sandy not to go out in the wind. But Sandy just wanted to see if Daddy was coming, so she sneaked out to the balcony to wait for him..."

"I'm sorry, Daddy. Sandy knows you're busy and can't always be here. Sandy also knows you might not come, but..."

Sandy's words tumbled out so fast she was nearly out of breath. Charles's heart ached, his eyes glistening with unshed tears. He couldn't bring himself to utter a single word of reproach.

"It's Daddy's fault. Daddy shouldn't have left the hospital and not stayed with Sandy. From today on, Daddy will try to be with Sandy at the hospital as much as possible, okay?"

"No need, Daddy. Sandy knows you're busy. Just remember to spend time with Sandy whenever you can."

Compared to when she was five and always needed Charles by her side, Sandy was becoming much more mature.

"Alright, sweetheart, Daddy understands. Be good, close your eyes, and get some rest. Leave everything else to Daddy."

"I trust you, Daddy. You're Sandy's superhero, and you won't let anything happen to Sandy, right?"

full of admiration-clear

"Right."

reassuring nod. Exhausted by her

masking her anxious thoughts. She was certain Charles would have to pressure Adam to agree to donate a kidney

to the hospital for matching tests, none were suitable. The second day was no different. Dahlia began to feel a sense of panic creeping in.

had to mean more than Evelyn's. Yet this

she expected. She couldn't wait

...

for Sandy. He had reached out to everyone he knew,

the hospital with some of Sandy's favorite gifts. Sandy was trying to eat breakfast, but her

"Daddy..."

Charles hurried over, asked

to bring a fresh

porridge from Sandy's

she was cleaned up,