The Day Our Promise Breaks (Charles and Evelyn) novel Chapter 290

Patrick was all set to call the cops, and Aiden was at his wit's end trying to stop him. Just as he was about to panic, he caught a glimpse of Charles in the ICU, opening his eyes. Aiden's heart skipped a beat. Mr. Jenkins was awake.

Seizing the moment, Aiden boldly grabbed the phone from Patrick and hung up before the call could connect. Patrick was livid. But before he could blow his top, Dahlia, who had been bracing for Patrick to get the police involved, jumped in with a stern look. "Aiden, what on earth are you doing?"

"Mr. Jenkins is awake," Aiden replied, shifting everyone's focus to Charles.

"Charles!" Dahlia rushed to the window, her eyes welling up as she saw him awake. Relief flooded over her, though she couldn't shake the thought that it might have been better if he had woken a little later.

With Charles awake, calling the police was off the table for Patrick. The doctors rushed in, checked Charles, confirmed he was stable, and moved him to a regular room. The first thing Charles asked, once out of the ICU, was, "Where's Eve?"

Patrick and Dahlia exchanged looks, their expressions darkening. Patrick was baffled; Charles had just dodged death, yet his first concern was the woman who nearly cost him his life. Meanwhile, Dahlia, sitting in her wheelchair, was hurt that Charles hadn’t even acknowledged her presence.

Given Charles had just pulled through a critical phase, Dahlia held back her feelings, swallowing her frustration. "Mr. Jenkins, Ms. Evelyn is currently fine," Aiden said, choosing his words carefully.

Charles caught on to the word "currently." He turned to Patrick, weak but resolute. "Father, leave Eve alone. This wasn’t her fault."