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.

doors, Josephine glanced at the tall, stoic figure

be forgiven, not in this

chasm between him and

the parking garage, Evelyn walked to her car and opened the door, about to help Josephine in—only

fine when

had it suddenly gone

stepped forward. "Eve,

her temper flaring as she kicked Charles on

suspected Charles of sabotaging her

understood the suspicion—he was,

meant he could drive Ms. Josephine home, it was

but she still needs plenty

then, Andrew popped

him like your private chauffeur for today. If you're really that upset, tip him twenty bucks when you get out," Andrew joked, opening

ve

door of Charles'scar and gently ushering Josephine

how her tire had likely gotten punctured. But even now, she wouldn't apologize for suspecting Charles. He'd jumped to conclusions about

would never have gotten into Charles's car. But Andrew's words made sense. She was acutely aware of her mother's condition-though the operation was

the winter wind biting outside, Evelyn couldn't risk her

and stopped Josephine

car.

Adam said, echoing Evelyn's thoughts.

settled back into the seat. Evelyn and Adam climbed in as

gave Charles a

"Thanks, Charles!" Andrew grinned.

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