The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 452

Charles's grip tightened on the voluntary donation agreement. Adam had hit him where it hurt most. But Charles quickly buried the pain and regret about Charlie deep within. Right now, he needed to get Adam to sign so Sandy could have her surgery.

"Adam, we're talking about Sandy here."

"That little manipulator, there's nothing to discuss. The kidney's mine-I'll donate if I want to, and I won't if I don't. Let me say this one last time: whether she lives or dies is none of my concern. Don't come looking for me again. I'm not donating."

"If she dies, it's because her mother's actions have finally caught up with her."

Sandy, at just seven, was already showing signs of being twisted. If she grew up, she might be even more vicious than Dahlia, turning into a real menace. A toxic presence in society.

"If the heavens take her early, it's divine justice, getting rid of a problem for society!"

"Adam, don't make me force you!" Charles's face turned icy cold.

Mr. Jenkins?" Adam wasn't afraid of Charles. The kidney was his, after all. What could Charles

His phone vibrated, Dahlia's name flashing on the screen. He didn't answer; he already knew what she'd say. Sandy couldn't wait any longer.

the law," Charles said, his voice cold and firm. "But, Adam, think about the consequences of defying

to fear? I've already lost my ability to compete. What more

He had nothing Charles

yet icy. "You don't

dare you! Are you even human?" Adam erupted, his eyes burning with anger. How

to live, there's nothing I wouldn't dare. If Sandy doesn't survive, Evelyn will never know

You know if he could, he

Sandy dies, Evelyn's future will be ruined by your actions.

hard at Charles, trying to see through him. Hadn't Charles shown signs of caring for Evelyn? He thought Charles genuinely wanted to make amends and start over with her. Even if Evelyn could never forgive

But now!

After all, he had seen firsthand how much Charles loved Dahlia and her daughter. How deeply Charles cared for Sandy. He couldn't risk Sandy dying because he refused to donate a kidney. He couldn't be sure if Charles would truly

you care, the less you dare to

continue as