The Day Our Promise Breaks (Charles and Evelyn) novel Chapter 59

Evelyn shook her head, her eyes quietly reddening.

"Grandma, when did you wake up? How come you've returned home by yourself? Are you okay?"

"I'm fine, dear. Tough as ever!"

Rosa took Evelyn's hand, patting it reassuringly.

...

On the third floor, in Charles' room, Sandy had cried herself to sleep.

Dahlia was heartbroken and wiped away her tears.

A servant came knocking. "Mr. Charles, Mrs. Jenkins requests your and Ms. Dahlia's presence downstairs."

Charles suddenly stood up. "Grandma's back?"

A spark of joy was evident in his eyes as he put Sandy down and headed downstairs.

Dahlia, however, had a completely different reaction. She felt like she had plunged into icy waters.

All she could think about was how Rosa had managed to come back.

Wasn't she supposed to be in a coma?

With her return, would the truth about what happened five years ago become impossible to hide?

Dahlia was engulfed in immense panic.

...

As Charles came downstairs and saw Rosa, he strode forward, calling out with a deep voice, "Grandma!"

His voice could barely hide his excitement. Seeing his grandmother awake after two years filled Charles with joy.

Rosa was also thrilled to hear Charles' voice. He was her most cherished grandson. But the moment she saw Dahlia following behind him, her face darkened, displeasure written all over her face.

She coldly glanced at the two, turning her gaze away disdainfully and gripping Evelyn's hand tighter. She continually patted it, trying to offer comfort.

Rosa knew how much Eve loved Charles and could imagine how hurt she must be seeing Charles and Dahlia together.

From the nearby bushes, she retrieved her phone. The recording had been going on for almost an hour.

From the moment Evelyn had intentionally left a kiss mark on Charles' neck, she knew Dahlia would not stand for it and would come looking for her.

Evelyn had been cautious.

She knew Dahlia's character. Once Evelyn provoked her, she wouldn't let this go easily.

That was why she used her phone to record everything that happened at the lake – just in case.

Evelyn had anticipated Dahlia might try to frame her in some way. She saw Sandy charge at her and thought Sandy might fall and falsely accuse her of pushing her in the lake.

She never expected Sandy to jump into the lake herself.

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Evelyn, holding her phone, watched the complete footage recorded on it.

She returned to the living room, and handed the phone to Rosa, "Grandma, here's the evidence."