The Day Our Promise Breaks (Charles and Evelyn) novel Chapter 87

Dahlia embodied the role of a mother enduring hardships for her child's sake to perfection.

“I just wanted to avoid trouble. I thought that if you realized your mistake, we could sweep this under the rug...”

“Dahlia, you deserve an Oscar for that performance.”

Evelyn’s eyes gleamed with sarcastic disdain. How could she be such a drama queen?

Growing impatient, she cut Dahlia off, “Are you finished with your act? I have the same question as before. Where's the proof?”

Dahlia knew Evelyn hadn't done it, and Evelyn was confident that Dahlia wouldn’t be able to provide any evidence.

Dahlia made a bold accusation just because Charles showered her with undue affection.

Backed into a corner, Dahlia’s fury turned her eyes red. “Alright! You want proof, right?”

With that, Dahlia lunged toward the man sprawled on the ground. She dropped to her knees, grabbed his collar, and shook him furiously. “Who gave you my address? Who hinted that you should harm me and my daughter?”

The man glared at her with a fierce, resentful look but stayed mute.

Charles cast a glance at Evelyn, who remained calm and indifferent, then nodded at Aiden.

Aiden swiftly stepped up. Taking over from Dahlia, he pinned the man down, pressing his foot into the ribs that Charles had already broken. “Talk!”

“Ah! Ugh!”

The man’s scream was stifled as Aiden stuffed a towel into his mouth, muffling his cries of pain.

The man's body shook with agony, his act of madness dissipating. It was clear now—he had been faking it.