The Day Our Promise Breaks (Charles and Evelyn) novel Chapter 172

Whether Sandy was truly Dahlia's daughter was still up in the air, but one thing was certain—she couldn't be Charles' kid. It made you wonder, given how Charles showered Sandy with love while practically ignoring Charlie. If Charles ever found out that the girl he cherished wasn't his own flesh and blood, would he regret the way he treated Charlie?

Evelyn figured she wouldn't even get the chance to explain before Charles decided she was lying because she couldn't stand Dahlia and her daughter. So, instead of heading straight to Charles, Evelyn left the hospital. Just as she stepped outside, a sleek black Maybach rolled up, stopping right in front of her. Brooks, ever the gentleman, hopped out to open the door for her and made sure she got in safely.

Once inside, Brooks handed Evelyn a new smartphone. "Got your SIM card sorted," he said.

"Thanks," Evelyn replied, accepting the phone. Her old one had taken a dip and was smashed beyond repair the night before, so she’d planned to get a replacement after leaving the hospital. It turned out that Brooks had already taken care of it.

"Brooks, I’ve transfered the money for the phone to your account," she said, tapping away on the phone to make the payment.

Brooks didn’t argue, though his eyes darkened a shade. "Is this hospital part of the Robinson family's empire?" Evelyn asked.

"What are you planning?" Brooks inquired gently.

"Could you get me a sample of Sandy's blood?" she asked. Sandy had been injured and undergone tests, which meant there had to be a blood sample.

"Sure thing." Brooks didn’t question her motives. He simply nodded and made a quick call, and soon after, Sandy’s blood sample was in Evelyn’s hands. Now, she just needed Charles’ sample for the paternity test.

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Once Sandy was discharged, Charles took Dahlia to the Jenkins Estate for dinner. It was a small affair. Only Patrick, Rosa, Carmen, and Evelyn were there. Sena had been sent to jail, but Carmen tearfully got her out and shipped her overseas.

"Patrick, I promise I won’t," Dahlia replied confidently.

Rosa wasn’t fond of Dahlia, but she saw how smitten Charles was and decided to stay out of it. "Charles, I don’t care who you marry. While everyone’s here, I have an announcement to make. The 28th of this month is a special day. I’ll be hosting a ceremony at Cloud Top Villa to formally adopt Eve as my granddaughter. From now on, she’ll be Miss Jenkins."

Rosa had floated the idea of adopting Evelyn when Brooks and Evelyn met on that blind date, but she hadn’t set a date until now. Deep down, Rosa still hoped Evelyn and Charles might end up together. She’d delayed the adoption, hoping for a change of heart.

Today, Charles brought Dahlia to the Jenkins family estate, and it was clear he’d made his choice. Rosa wouldn’t let Dahlia overshadow Evelyn. Patrick and Carmen didn’t seem too thrilled, but before they could protest, Rosa declared, "I’ve made up my mind."

Evelyn wanted to speak up, but Rosa squeezed her hand in reassurance. Charles' eyes were dark and unreadable as they flicked over Evelyn. Seeing her stay silent, his expression grew colder. The decision to adopt Evelyn as a granddaughter pleased Rosa, but it also pleased Dahlia even more.