The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 524

Chapter 524

Evelyn and Adam flanked Josephine, supporting her as they walked out.

At that moment, Charles appeared in the doorway of the hospital room.

"Jo-"

The word "Mom" caught in his throat, and he swallowed it back. "Aunt Josephine, I'm here to take you home."

"No need to trouble yourself, Mr. Jenkins. I really can't accept that," Josephine replied icily, her expression cold and distant.

Her indifferent words cut sharper than any knife, plunging straight into Charles's heart without hesitation.

"Get out of the way, mutt!"

Adam, never fond of Charles, stepped forward and physically blocked him.

Charles took the insult in silence, not stooping to argue with Adam.

"Mom, let's go home," Evelyn said, not sparing Charles a glance as she gently helped Josephine forward.

Josephine squeezed Evelyn's hand, and together they made their way out.

Charles trailed after them, keeping a respectful two or three steps behind. He had known he'd be unwelcome here, but escorting Ms. Josephine home after her discharge was something he had to do.

They stepped into the elevator.

Charles instinctively took a place in the farthest corner.

Josephine glanced at the tall, stoic figure behind

could never be forgiven, not

chasm between him and

and opened the door, about to help Josephine in—only

had been fine

it

it too and stepped forward. "Eve, let me drive you

your mind?" Evelyn snapped, her temper flaring

immediately suspected Charles

understood the suspicion—he was, after all, the

enduring a kick meant he could

plenty

then, Andrew popped up out of

has a nice car. Just treat him like your private chauffeur for today. If you're really that upset, tip him twenty bucks when

ve

door of Charles'scar and

now, she wouldn't apologize for suspecting Charles. He'd

Charles's car. But Andrew's words made sense. She was acutely aware of her mother's condition-though the operation was a success, Josephine was older and had

the winter wind biting outside, Evelyn couldn't risk her mother catching a cold while waiting for a

kept silent, walked over, and stopped Josephine from getting

car.

to drive. Let's just treat it like a ride service," Adam said, echoing Evelyn's thoughts.

the seat. Evelyn and

Charles a look.

"Thanks, Charles!" Andrew grinned.

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