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.

messed up with the whole kidney donor issue for Charlie.

snake, just

afraid that if

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

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

hospital." Evelyn took Adam's

couldn't bear another second around the three people left

deeply, and yet she didn't even spare him a glance before leaving, not a

bleeding a

Evelyn and spoke up, tears brimming in

remained silent. Only after Evelyn disappeared from view did he finally look

of the operating room. The surgery had gone well. Still under the effects of anesthesia, she was unconscious

bed, watching her peaceful face. Inside, there was a flicker of joy. He should've been happy with the successful surgery.

ordeal had pushed

to smile.