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.

the elevator's mirrored doors, Josephine glanced at the tall, stoic figure

mistakes could never be forgiven, not

death—an unbridgeable chasm between him and

walked to her car and opened the door, about to help Josephine

been fine

had it suddenly gone

too and stepped forward. "Eve, let

of your mind?" Evelyn snapped, her temper flaring as she

immediately suspected Charles of sabotaging

understood the suspicion—he was, after all,

enduring a kick meant he could drive

may be discharged, but she still needs plenty of rest. She

popped up

your private chauffeur for today. If you're really that upset, tip him twenty bucks when

ve

Charles'scar and gently

eyed Andrew, realizing how her tire had likely gotten punctured. But even now, she wouldn't apologize

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

biting outside, Evelyn couldn't risk her mother catching a cold while

she kept silent, walked over, and

car.

said, echoing Evelyn's thoughts. No matter how much they disliked the company, Josephine's

into the seat. Evelyn and Adam climbed

gave Charles a look. "Call

"Thanks, Charles!" Andrew grinned.

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