The Day Our Promise Breaks (Charles and Evelyn) novel Chapter 452

Charles's grip tightened on the voluntary donation agreement. Adam had hit him where it hurt most. But Charles quickly buried the pain and regret about Charlie deep within. Right now, he needed to get Adam to sign so Sandy could have her surgery.

"Adam, we're talking about Sandy here."

"That little manipulator, there's nothing to discuss. The kidney's mine—I'll donate if I want to, and I won't if I don't. Let me say this one last time: whether she lives or dies is none of my concern. Don't come looking for me again. I'm not donating."

"If she dies, it's because her mother's actions have finally caught up with her."

Sandy, at just seven, was already showing signs of being twisted. If she grew up, she might be even more vicious than Dahlia, turning into a real menace. A toxic presence in society.

"If the heavens take her early, it's divine justice, getting rid of a problem for society!"

"Adam, don't make me force you!" Charles's face turned icy cold.

"Do you plan to take my kidney by force, Mr. Jenkins?" Adam wasn't afraid of Charles. The kidney was his, after all. What could Charles do—drag him to the operating room?

Charles looked at the defiant Adam. His phone vibrated, Dahlia's name flashing on the screen. He didn't answer; he already knew what she'd say. Sandy couldn't wait any longer. If Adam didn't donate his kidney, Sandy wouldn't make it. He had no other choice.

"I won't break the law," Charles said, his voice cold and firm. "But, Adam, think about the consequences of defying me."

"What do I have to fear? I've already lost my ability to compete. What more can you do? Threats won't work on me, Charles!"

Adam was an orphan. He had nothing Charles could leverage.

But now!

Adam didn't dare to gamble. After all, he had seen firsthand how much Charles loved Dahlia and her daughter. How deeply Charles cared for Sandy. He couldn't risk Sandy dying because he refused to donate a kidney. He couldn't be sure if Charles would truly retaliate against Evelyn.

When you care, you hesitate. The more you care, the less you dare to gamble. He couldn't imagine what would happen to Evelyn if she couldn't continue as a designer. Being the best designer was not only Evelyn's dream but also Charlie's hope. Evelyn might fall into a dark place again, with her depression resurfacing. He couldn't be certain if Evelyn could fight through it again. Those painful days of battling depression—he had been by Evelyn's side, more aware than anyone of how hard she fought to stay alive. He truly couldn't risk it.

Filled with hatred, he looked at Charles, searching for any sign of deceit. But there was none. He was serious.

"Sign it." Charles lost his patience. He placed the voluntary donation agreement and a pen in front of Adam.

Adam eventually picked up the pen, opened the agreement, and found the donor's section.