The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 498

Sandy had sneaked into her dad's office, hoping for a surprise glimpse of him after work.

"Daddy, I'm sorry. Did I worry you?" she sniffled, her little body trembling in Charles's arms.

Charles felt a twinge of guilt as he gently stroked her damp hair. He had let things slide these past weeks. Ever since that day at the hospital, he'd been brushing her off, claiming he was too busy whenever she called.

He hadn't realized how much his avoidance would hurt her. "It's my fault, sweetie.

I shouldn't have let work keep me from spending time with you. How about a warm bath to keep the chill away?" Charles suggested, drying her tears with a towel.

Sandy nodded, loosening her grip around him. Charles stepped out of the lounge, leaving Aiden on the phone with Dahlia. "Ms. Dahlia, we've found Miss Sandy. She's safe in Mr. Jenkins's office."

"No need to come over. Mr. Jenkins has got it covered," Aiden assured her, cutting the call short before she could insist. He then called the receptionist, instructing them to hold Dahlia off if she tried to come up.

Though Charles didn't say anything, his approving glance at Aiden said it all. Aiden continued, "Mr. Jenkins, I've arranged for a fresh set of clothes from the children's store and called Dr. Nelson to check on her."

nodded, and Aiden

Sandy was all cleaned up and in fresh clothes. She sat snuggly next to Charles on

a quick check-up. "Good thing she didn't catch a cold. She needs to be careful; she's

left, she looked up, eyes red-rimmed,

stunts like this."

work to do and thought about

haven't seen you in two

read and not disturb you. Please?" Her eyes, still puffy from crying, made it impossible for Charles

let Uncle Aiden take you

promise, Daddy!" Sandy

in Sandy's favorite snacks and drinks, then returned to his work. True to her word,

Charles finished his work and stood

done?" Sandy asked, reaching

want for

I like everything you choose," Sandy beamed, trying her best to be the perfectly behaved daughter. She knew what Charles liked and