The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 443

Evelyn and Adam had barely stepped out of the hospital when someone suddenly rushed toward them. In full view of everyone, a woman grabbed Evelyn's hand, tears streaming down her face. "Evelyn, I'm begging you, please save Sandy."

"Sandy is critically ill, and without your friend's kidney, she won't make it," she pleaded. "She's only seven, so young and innocent. Please, have a heart. Don't stop your friend from donating a kidney to her. The issues between adults shouldn't involve the kids. Sandy hasn't done anything wrong."

Dahlia, the woman pleading, smartly avoided mentioning any past grievances between them. Most people, when they hear about a grudge between two

women, immediately jump to the idea of a love triangle-two women fighting over

one man.

moral authority, trying to guilt-trip Evelyn into

lay a finger on Evelyn with your dirty hands!" Adam snapped. "It's not Evelyn stopping

to know who treats them well and can show gratitude. But this mother and daughter

me for what happens next!" Adam warned. Normally, Adam wouldn't think of hitting a woman, but to him, Dahlia wasn't even worthy of

hand away, his irritation flaring. The mention of his late friend, Charlie, made his blood boil. How dare Dahlia come here, pleading for

Evelyn said gently, reaching out to stop him. If pictures of

for Adam. It wasn't worth damaging his reputation over someone like

own way of handling the situation without resorting to violence. So, he stepped back, standing shoulder to shoulder with Evelyn once more. No matter what, he was

refusing to help Sandy because of you. Please,

front of everyone. Evelyn was just too soft-hearted, too concerned about others' feelings and opinions. Kindness often got mistaken for weakness. Dahlia