The Day Our Promise Breaks (Charles and Evelyn) novel Chapter 219

He genuinely wanted to patch things up with Charlie. Why did Evelyn have to be so dramatic? He should have been furious, but seeing her pale face resting against him, he just couldn’t be indifferent.

He had planned to hand Evelyn over to Dr. Nelson, but his instincts kicked in faster, and he scooped her up in his arms instead.

“Charles…” Dahlia’s voice was weak as she called out to him, trying to mask the jealousy simmering inside. Her injuries were far more visible than Evelyn’s. Surely, Charles wouldn’t leave her behind.

Charles glanced at Dahlia, but instead of passing Evelyn to Dr. Nelson as she had hoped, he said, “Take good care of Dahlia.” Dr. Nelson had been with the Jenkins family for ages, and Charles trusted him completely.

“Yes, Mr. Charles!” Dr. Nelson replied promptly.

With that, Charles walked away, leaving Dahlia in disbelief. It hit her then—Charles had really left her there, despite her injuries, to carry Evelyn away.

“Charles…” Dahlia stood up, ready to follow him. She wasn’t worried about Evelyn telling him anything—Charles wouldn’t buy it. But the thought of him alone with Evelyn was unbearable. Charles hadn’t shown Dahlia any affection so far. She feared Evelyn might draw him back in, knowing how much he’d always been attracted to Evelyn’s allure…

Before she could run after them, Dr. Nelson stepped in her way. “Ms. Dahlia, Mr. Charles asked me to look after you. Your wounds need dressing,” he said gently, though his tone was somewhat detached.