Chapter 29
As they spoke, her eyes reddened, and her face was filled with quit
Charles expression tumed stem. At that moment, he couldn’t bother to comfort Dahlia. His voice was deep as he asked, “Did you get a clear look at who was holding
Charlie?
He feared the worst, that it was child traffickers. Child abduction was rampant these days!
It was a middleaged woman She looked a bit like a nanny, and Charlie seemed quite attached to hec Dahlia said, her tone uncertain.
Charles pressed on “Which way did they go?”
Without hesitation, Dahlia pointed in a direction. “That way”
Charles immediately took off in pursuit. Ahead, the crowd was spare, so if he hurried, he might catch up
Ouch
Charles had barely taken a few steps when he heard Dahlia’s suppressed cry of pain from behind. He immediately stopped in his racks
Turning around, he noticed Dahlia had been injured Her fall had caused her skirt to lift, revealing a knee injury that was bleeding profusely it was a ghastly sight
Charles quickly walked back and helped Dahlia to her feet as she was trying to get up
As soon as Dahlia steadied herself, she pushed Charles and urgently said, “Charles, its nothing serious. I’m fine Please go after her. You’re fast. They haven’t been gone long. You can catch them.”
Even as the spoke, she disregarded the pain in her leg. She limped forward, intending to continue the chase!
But with a step, she suddenly found herself lifted off the ground. Charles had scooped her up from behind. He didn’t continue the chase but headed towards where he had parked
Dahlu desperately clutched at Charles‘ collar. “Charles, I’m really okay. Finding Charlie is more important. You haven’t seen her in so long
Hearing this, Charles expression grew even darker. “Let her hide away then I want to see how long Evelyn can keep her hidden!” Charles tone tumed cold Dahlia seemed to want to say more, but she noticed his displeased expression, swallowed her words and buried her face in his chest
“Charles, I don’t need to go to the hospital Can we go back to the venue? It’s just a small injury. I’m really okay.
Dahlia held Charles arm, refusing his offer to take her to the hospital
“You know how much effort I’ve put into winning this jewelry competition and how many nights Eve stayed up
As she spoke. Dahlia’s eyes welled up with tears!
“Do you know how happy I was when Mr. Smith let slip at lunch that I won the competition? It’s not just because my efforts weren’t wasted. More importantly. winning means I can join Carlisle Jewels, which is a step towards our future.
“Charles, I was really looking forward to tonight. You presenting the award to me, me standing proudly by your side, even if just for a brief moment.”
Dahlia gazed at Charles with emotion. Her eyes hooked his waiting for him to give her a passionate kiss
“Hmm” But Charles simply hummed in response!!
He stated the car and headed back to the venue. Throughout the ride, Charles was visibly upset
Dahlia, understanding as always, spoke up, “Charles, don’t be mad. Evelyn probably just used Charlie to get you away from me. She just didn’t want to see you on stage with ma
“That’s no excuse for her Charles voice grew colder
The mention of Evelyn brought back the confrontation in the resting room. He had almost believed Evelyn’s lies
But she had no other way besides using Charlie Dahlia said carefully
“I won’t listen to her lies anymore. Don’t mention her again.
Charles expression darkened as he spoke
“Aight, alright, I won’t mention her. Don’t be angry Dahlia said, a hint of helplessness in her voice
Evelyn, engulfed in sadness, neved a call from Samuel. “Evelyn, don’t act on impulse like that. You need to come back to the venue right away”
Samuel thought she was upset and had dormed off because external forces had influenced the competition’s outcome.)
Professor, Im on my way back
After hanging up, she composed herself and hurned back to the venue
In the parking lot, she ran straight into Chades and Dahlia. His gaze was icy as he saw Evelyn
Evelyn didst look at him, her eyes were fixed on Dahlia, who was in Charles arms. Suddenly, with a cold sneer, she asked, ‘Dahlia, did you really see Charlie?”
Dahla’s gaze ficketed for a moment but quickly steadied. She said with certainty, “Of course, it’s true
Then, with an injured expression, she retorted. “Evelyn, what do you mean by that? Are you suggesting Ilied to Charles?”
“on’t that the case?” Evelyn pressed
Dahlias emotions surged as the exclaimed, “Of course nott’s.
feeling hurt, she turned to Charles, her eyes filled with grievance as she defended herself. “Charles, you believe me, right? I didn’t deceive you. I really saw Charlie”
“I believe you Charles said firmly
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His belief visibly cooled Evelyn’s gaze even further. It was always like this. No matter what Dahlia said, Charles steadfastly chose to believe her
“Evelyn, I truly saw Charlie, Dahlia insisted, her words firm
Evelyn scoffed sarcastically, “Dahlia, I didn’t realize you had the ability to see ghosts in broad daylight…”
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Before she could finish, Charles‘ angry rebuke cut her off. “Evelyn, enough is enough! I’m warning you, this is the last time. If I hear you curse Charlie again, I won’t be
so nice
