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.

kidney donor issue for Charlie. If Evelyn

snake, just zip

was afraid that if he heard another word,

voice and rushed to him, seeing him still in his sterile gown. Her hands gripped his shoulders, eyes full of concern as she checked him over to make

still trembling, into his arms to

let's head back to the hospital." Evelyn took Adam's hand

second around the three people

didn't even spare him a glance before leaving, not a hint of concern.

bleeding a

on Evelyn and spoke up, tears brimming in her eyes. "How could Evelyn

silent. Only after Evelyn disappeared

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

Sandy's bed, watching her peaceful face. Inside, there was a flicker of joy. He

whole ordeal

to