The Day Our Promise Breaks (Charles and Evelyn) novel Chapter 268

Dahlia kept dialing Aiden's number, but still, no answer. A wave of panic washed over her, something she wasn't used to feeling. This was new territory for her.

When the old lady passed away, Dahlia had put on a show of sadness, pretending she wanted to help Charles with the funeral. Of course, Charles turned her down, just as she'd expected. They weren't officially a couple yet, so she didn't have any legitimate claim. Plus, she never actually planned on getting involved with the funeral arrangements. She didn't feel it was her place.

What caught her off guard, though, was Charles not allowing her to bring Sandy to the funeral, all because the old lady didn’t like her. Since then, she hadn't seen Charles at all. The funeral was long over, and though she tried calling him countless times and sent messages expressing her sympathy, there was no response. She even visited his place and office, but he was nowhere to be found. Aiden, too, was unreachable.

How could she not freak out?! The days without Charles made Dahlia painfully aware that without him, she was at a loss. She knew she had to hold on to him, no matter what.

As she was frantically trying to figure out a plan, the familiar rumble of a car engine outside caught her attention. She jumped up and checked from the balcony—it was Charles's car. Her heart skipped a beat, relief flooding her.

He was finally here.

Dahlia quickly called Sandy to join her in greeting him. The moment Charles stepped inside, Sandy charged at him, red-eyed, wrapping her arms around his legs.

"Daddy, Mommy couldn’t get through to you! We were so worried!"

Before, if Charles saw Sandy with tears in her eyes, he would have scooped her up, kissed her cheek, and gently comforted her. But now, looking at Sandy, healthy and whole, his thoughts drifted to Charlie. If he hadn’t made that call to Rory for Sandy, if Dahlia hadn’t taken the kidney meant for Charlie, Charlie would be just as healthy.