The Day Our Promise Breaks (Charles and Evelyn) novel Chapter 405

Two years ago, on the day of Charlie's surgery, it felt like a shard of glass piercing Evelyn's heart. Just thinking about it made the pain unbearable.

The caregiver got a call about Josephine's accident and dashed over, breathless and sweating. As she arrived, she nearly collided with Dahlia. Dahlia gave her a quick glance, and the caregiver, catching her gaze, hurriedly averted her eyes and rushed to Evelyn's side.

"Ms. Evelyn," she blurted out, full of regret, "I'm so sorry. It's my fault. I shouldn't have left work to see my daughter."

"I'm truly sorry. I never thought something could go wrong so quickly with Ms. Josephine," she added, tears streaming down as she clung to Evelyn, pleading for forgiveness.

But Evelyn wasn't in the mood to deal with her. The caregiver's sobs only deepened her frown.

Charles stepped in, voice icy and commanding, "Quiet."

His presence was undeniable, and the caregiver fell silent immediately, whispering, "Ms. Evelyn, I'll stay right here. If you need anything, just let me know." She looked genuinely remorseful as she stepped aside.

As Dahlia was wheeled away, she cast one last look back, locking eyes briefly with the caregiver before turning away.

The caregiver stood quietly, eyes red and glistening. Evelyn, however, paid her no mind. Her focus was solely on the operating room doors, silently pleading: Mom, you've got to make it through this.

She wasn't sure if Josephine could hear her prayers, but she was clueless about what else to do. Every tick of the clock felt like an eternity, and she stood there, unmoving, like a statue.