The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 475

Dahlia stepped out of the shower, still simmering from the humiliation she had

faced earlier. Overcome with rage, she began to toss things around her bedroom, leaving a trail of chaos behind her. Her chest rose and fell with each angry breath.

On her way back, she'd discovered that her conversation with Evelyn had been leaked. Charles was supposed to have destroyed the recording, so how on earth did it get out? It had to be Evelyn's doing. Charles had already landed her in a 48- hour detention because of that old witch, and Evelyn still wouldn't let it go. It was maddening.

Just as Dahlia was about to explode with anger, her phone rang. She scowled at the screen, seeing Sandy's name pop up. Her expression softened a bit as she answered.

Before she could even muster a frosty greeting, Sandy's cheerful voice came through, "Mommy, are you done with work? When are you coming to see me? Daddy's here, you know!"

Sandy had grabbed the chance to call Dahlia while Charles was in the bathroom. It had been two days since she'd seen her mom, and she missed her dearly. She'd asked her dad where her mom was, and he had said that Mommy was very busy but would come to the hospital soon.

Sandy didn't dare pester for her mom, worried that if she interrupted something important, her mom would be upset. "I'll be right there. Keep your dad around, okay?" Dahlia instructed her.

chirped happily. Hearing the toilet flush, Sandy quickly hung up

Dahlia in detention these past two days, Sandy, who had just undergone surgery, needed her parents more than ever. Unable to find her mom, Sandy had called Charles, crying that she missed him. Concerned for Sandy's fragile state, Charles had rushed to the hospital to be with her. Only his presence could calm her enough to take

read me another story?" Sandy asked, her eyes filled with longing as she looked up at Charles.

Sandy was still pale from the surgery, and her pleading gaze made it hard

refuse. Though

genuinely cared for Sandy and didn't want to pull her into adult conflicts. Even after taking

obliged. He read to her in his deep, gentle voice while she watched him with adoration. The atmosphere was warm

Dahlia's arrival shattered this

confrontation like the one at the mall, she wrapped herself up tightly. Only when she entered the hospital

toe

sparkled with joy when she saw Dahlia. In front of Charles, Dahlia made sure to act the doting mother. She rushed to the bedside, leaned in close to Sandy, and kissed her forehead. "Sandy, I'm sorry. Mommy's been busy these past