The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 519

Aiden saw the fire in Charles' eyes and knew he had to act fast before things spiraled out of control. He jumped in to stop Charles from doing something he'd regret. After all, they lived in a society where the law ruled, and murder was a line you just didn't cross, not even for someone like Dahlia.

Charles clenched his eyes shut, trying to smother the rage that bubbled up inside. Just as he was about to squeeze the life out of Dahlia, he let go. Dahlia slumped back into her wheelchair, gasping for air, which quickly turned into a fit of violent coughing. Her face was a mess, streaked with tears and snot.

With a look of pure disgust, Aiden gave Dahlia's wheelchair a hard kick, sending her rolling away from Charles. He was determined to keep Charles from losing his cool again. That morning, Charles had shown up at the office looking like he was ready to take on the world, and Aiden knew just how deep his hatred for Dahlia

ran.

Dahlia's wheelchair crashed into a flowerbed, tipping over and spilling her onto the ground. She lay there, coughing and utterly disheveled.

"Get her out of here!" Aiden commanded, and the security team stepped in without hesitation. Their boss's earlier demeanor had left no room for doubt. They didn't hold back, treating Dahlia with the same disdain Charles had shown.

One of the guards grabbed Dahlia's arm with no gentleness, dragging her across the ground like she was nothing more than a rag doll. They were quick to follow Mr. Jenkins's lead, eager to earn his approval.

Sandy, meanwhile, had been pushed far from the scene, unable to hear what was being said, but she could see Charles's hands around Dahlia's neck. In desperation, she cried out, "Daddy, please don't hurt Mommy... let her go..."

carried away by the wind. Even if Charles could hear her, Sandy's tears wouldn't

socks were shredded from the rough journey. Her once-pristine manicure was ruined, nails chipped and fingers bloody. The pain was excruciating, turning her face ghostly

she finally caught her breath enough to speak, the guards unceremoniously dropped her

and don't show your face around Jenkins Enterprises again!" one of the guards

down her face as she knelt to help Dahlia sit

But Dahlia, finally stable in her seat, ignored Sandy's concern and slapped her. "How

still crying, apologized immediately, "I'm sorry, Mommy. Please

anger. She'd thought that coming to Charles would restore her old life, but instead, she found herself in this mess. But she couldn't afford to lose Sandy just yet. Sandy still

only because her injuries were superficial. But what if Sandy's life was on the line? Charles had proven he'd go to great lengths for Sandy, even more than if she were his own.

man who'd go that far for Sandy-Dahlia couldn't believe he'd just

Sandy again.

and, with all her might, managed to get Dahlia back

got into his car, his anger still simmering. If murder weren't illegal, Dahlia would

enough to feel every bit

with Wesley and get