The Day Our Promise Breaks (Charles and Evelyn) novel Chapter 413

"Dahlia isn't Debbie, you've got the wrong person!"

As Josephine spoke, a nurse nearby lost her balance and accidentally knocked over a bedside lamp. The lamp crashed to the ground with a loud thud, completely drowning out Josephine's already weak voice. The nurse apologized over and over, quickly crouching down to pick it up. This little mishap went unnoticed by everyone around.

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Standing at the door, Charles missed what Josephine said. He was about to ask when Dahlia, anxious that Josephine might spill more secrets, quickly distracted him. She clutched Charles' hand tightly. "Charles, Ms. Josephine's surgery went well. She can wait, but Sandy can't."

"Sandy's in real danger right now. Whatever you need to discuss, it can wait. Please, go check on Sandy, alright?"

Tears streamed down Dahlia's face as she pleaded, desperate to get Charles away. If she could just lead him out, she could use Sandy as an excuse and then figure out her next move.

Charles knew she was right. Priorities were important. His aunt's surgery was successful, and she was no longer in immediate danger. There would be plenty of time to hear her out later, but Sandy's situation was uncertain.

"Auntie, please rest and recover. We'll talk more once you're feeling better." With that, Charles quickly left with Dahlia.

Josephine wanted to call Charles back, but he was already too far gone. She was fuming, her face flushed with anger. Dahlia had clearly done this on purpose.

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"Absolutely!" Josephine squeezed Evelyn's hand, her breath shaky as she spoke slowly, "The jade pendant Charles wears is yours. I couldn't possibly mistake it."

"And the pendant Charles gave you, which you lost—I found it yesterday morning. Dahlia admitted it was hers."

Evelyn remembered her mother's reaction when she first saw the jade pendant on Charles. Her mom wouldn't lie. So it was all true. She really was Charles' first love.

"Mom, do you have proof?" Evelyn held back her excitement. The past had taught her that dealing with Charles without solid evidence could easily lead to confusion. Charles might not believe her, and Dahlia could talk her way out. Going to Charles with evidence would be best, leaving Dahlia with no room to argue.

"Yes!"