The Day Our Promise Breaks (Charles and Evelyn) novel Chapter 453

Evelyn was on edge about her mom's health. She bolted to Dr. Nelson’s office without wasting a second. In her rush, she skipped knocking and burst through the door, her voice tinged with panic, “Dr. Nelson, what’s going on with my mom?”

“Ms. Evelyn, please, take a seat. Let’s talk this through calmly,” Andrew said, offering a reassuring smile. He knew Evelyn meant a lot to Charles, so he was noticeably more considerate than usual.

Evelyn plopped down, anxious and impatient. Andrew, trying to be hospitable, brewed her a cup of coffee and set it in front of her.

But Evelyn wasn’t in the mood for coffee. She forced a polite smile, “Thanks.” She left the cup untouched, her eyes locked on Andrew, waiting for answers.

Andrew took a calculated sip from his own cup, stalling as per Charles’s instructions, attempting to distract Evelyn with her mom, Josephine’s, supposed health issues. Since there wasn't any real danger, he didn’t question the orders and tried to delay as Charles had planned.

“Ms. Evelyn, your mother’s condition...” Andrew began.

Evelyn listened intently, but soon realized something was fishy. After ten minutes of talking, Andrew hadn’t said anything meaningful. He danced around the topic of her mom’s health without revealing any real information.

If her mom’s condition had truly changed, Andrew wouldn’t spend so long talking in circles. “Dr. Nelson, cut to the chase. Is there a problem with my mom’s health or not?”

Andrew hesitated. The truth was, there wasn’t a problem, and he couldn’t manufacture one out of thin air. Scaring Evelyn could spell trouble for him with Charles.

In those few seconds of silence, Evelyn figured it out. Andrew was stalling. “Is this about Charles?”

As soon as she said it, Evelyn was on her feet. Andrew’s expression confirmed her suspicion—it was indeed about Charles. He had Andrew call her to keep her out of the way.