The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 457

All her careful plans crumbled to dust.

"Disappointed it isn't me?" a voice as cold as ice came from behind Dahlia.

Recognizing Adam's voice, she nearly let slip, "Yeah, super disappointed!" But she caught herself just in time, biting her lip hard to stop her true feelings from spilling out. She took a deep breath, trying to keep her cool and maintain a neutral expression.

She noticed Charles was looking her way, prompted by her words. She couldn't let him suspect anything. If Charles started snooping around, he might uncover that she had orchestrated the accident.

Quickly, she plastered on a smile and turned to Adam, pretending to be sincere. "How could I possibly be disappointed?"

"I just got carried away with relief. This outcome is honestly the best. Sandy's okay, and neither you nor Evelyn will hold grudges."

Dahlia said this while making sure to glance at Evelyn.

whole kidney donor issue for Charlie. If Evelyn resents me and wishes Sandy wasn't

snake, just zip

kicked her wheelchair aside. He was afraid that if he heard another word, he might lose it and

voice and rushed to him, seeing him still in his sterile gown. Her hands gripped his shoulders, eyes full of

was still trembling, into his arms to calm her down. Once she was convinced Adam was

head back to the hospital." Evelyn took Adam's hand and led him

around the three people left

spare him a glance before leaving, not a hint of concern.

you're bleeding

and help Charles with his wounds," Dahlia noticed Charles eyes lingering on Evelyn and spoke

Only after Evelyn disappeared

out of the operating room. The surgery had gone well. Still under the effects of anesthesia, she was unconscious as they moved her to a recovery

face. Inside, there was a flicker of joy. He should've been

ordeal had pushed

himself to