The Day Our Promise Breaks (Charles and Evelyn) novel Chapter 520

That day, Wesley claimed he had evidence that Dahlia had hired someone to commit murder. Reflecting on that day’s events, it seemed Wesley really had something substantial—proof he intended to use to expose Dahlia. But later, in Dahlia's hospital room, Wesley suddenly changed his story, claiming there was no evidence and that Eve had paid someone off to falsely accuse Dahlia. It was all very confusing. Why the sudden change?

Charles remembered the first time he stumbled upon Wesley and Dahlia at Greenrose. Dahlia accused Wesley of coercing her. Wesley denied it vehemently and, trying to take Sandy away, exposed Dahlia's abuse of her. He insisted that Sandy couldn't stay with Dahlia because she'd harm her. Charles recalled the genuine affection in Wesley’s eyes when he spoke about Sandy.

After leaving Eve today, Charles replayed everything that had happened. Wesley’s disappointment in Dahlia and his desire to expose her crimes were all driven by his wish to take Sandy away. So, why the sudden about-face? Why would he be willing to take the fall for Dahlia? It could only be because of Sandy. Sandy was Wesley’s Achilles’ heel.

Today, Charles was there to cut a deal with Wesley. The car pulled up at the prison gates. The guard at the entrance respectfully addressed Charles, "Mr. Jenkins, we've located Wesley, but he refuses to see anyone." Forcing Wesley out wasn’t an option, and Charles had anticipated this. "Give him the phone. I have something to tell him."

Instead of having Wesley dragged out, Charles had the guard deliver a phone to him. Letting Wesley take the call in front of the guards wouldn’t complicate their duties. The guard promptly went inside and handed the phone to Wesley. Hearing the guard hand the phone to Wesley, Charles, after confirming Wesley was listening, said directly, "Wesley, come out and see me immediately, or Sandy won’t have a single good day."

“Charles, how dare you!” Wesley shouted, agitated at the mention of Sandy. Charles’ single sentence confirmed his suspicions: Wesley’s actions were all for Sandy. He had found Wesley’s weak spot. “Wanna bet?” Charles coolly retorted and hung up the phone. Then, he waited.

It wasn’t long before Wesley himself requested to be brought over, his hurried steps betraying his anxiety. The moment he saw Charles, he rushed over, only to be held back by a guard who warned him, “Calm down!” Wesley was seated in a chair opposite Charles.