The Day Our Promise Breaks (Charles and Evelyn) novel Chapter 218

"Charles..." Dahlia suddenly cried out, her voice full of pain.

She noticed Charles' injured arm and rushed towards him without a second thought for Evelyn, who might have been a threat. Her eyes were filled with worry. "You're hurt."

In her haste, she lost her balance. Charles, who had been holding Evelyn's wrist, let go and instinctively reached out to steady Dahlia. She ended up falling right into his arms.

Dahlia seemed oblivious to Evelyn standing behind her; her entire focus was on Charles' injury. Her eyes were misty as she called out, "Dr. Nelson, please check on Charles..."

It wasn't that Dahlia wasn't scared of Evelyn possibly harming her. She just deeply believed that nothing bad could happen to her with Charles by her side. She felt safe; worry was unnecessary.

Evelyn’s words got cut off by Dahlia's sudden interruption. Evelyn knew Dahlia's concern for Charles' arm was just an excuse; her real aim was to cut her off. But Evelyn didn’t care much about that.

Evelyn was there for one reason: to settle the score for Charlie by taking Dahlia’s life. Charles stopping her earlier had only added to her frustration. Now, with Dahlia presenting herself on a silver platter, Evelyn was done talking.

What did it matter if Charles knew the truth? Just like with Charlie's death, there was no proof. Speaking up only led to the same disbelief she faced each time she tried explaining Charlie’s fate. Charles wouldn’t believe her. He’d just think she was losing it.

Evelyn seized the moment, picked up the paring knife from the floor, and without hesitation, lunged at Dahlia again. Everything happened so fast.