The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 455

Adam changed into sterile scrubs and lay down on the operating table. As the anesthesia kicked in, he slowly closed his eyes, drifting off into a deep unconsciousness.

Outside the operating room, Dahlia, tears streaming down her face, threw herself into Charles's arms, her voice shaky. "Charles, thank goodness you're here."

Charles was caught in a whirlwind of emotions. Saving Sandy was a relief, but the thought of Evelyn dampened any joy he might have felt. He gently moved Dahlia aside, pulled out a pack of cigarettes, and headed to the emergency exit to light up.

Dahlia didn't follow. She stayed near the operating room door, the glow of the red light reflecting her growing smile.

In the stairwell, Charles had barely taken a few puffs when his phone rang. He wasn't in the mood to talk, but the caller ID caught his attention. Whatever was said on the other end brought a spark to his eyes. He stubbed out the cigarette and strode off with purpose.

"Charles, where are you going?" Dahlia called after him.

He didn't answer, simply walking away. Dahlia, too absorbed in her own plans, wasn't bothered. She was eager for the surgery to succeed so she could rile up Evelyn.

Meanwhile, Evelyn woke with a start, realizing Adam was gone. Charles had taken him. She turned pale, rushing out and heading straight for the hospital where Sandy was.

When she arrived, only Dahlia waited by the operating room. The light was on, signaling the surgery was underway. Her heart sank. She was too late. Evelyn staggered, leaning against the wall for support.

Dahlia, hearing the commotion, turned to Evelyn, barely concealing her

her voice low and taunting. "Evelyn, you're too late. Adam's kidney

daughter died, and you couldn't stop it. Now, your friend's sacrifice for your daughter benefits mine. Isn't

hurt, the happier I

sending her sprawling. Her focus shifted to Adam's safety as

was over. A doctor emerged,

Both the donor and patient

Evelyn exhaled in relief.

came out to meet her. "Evelyn,

Evelyn wasn't listening. She

nearby

trolley and stabbed Charet

monster!" you

over now that Adam was safe. Caught off guard, Charles grimaced as

the medical

didn't mean real harm; she needed to vent If a few cuts would ease

drove the scalpel into his shoulder and slashed at his arm,

up, tried to

leaving Charles's black shirt stained with blood, the metallic

talk now?" Charles asked gently, ignoring his wounds

the scalpel and turned to

out. Evelyn rushed over,