The Day Our Promise Breaks

Evelyn lifted her leg and kicked Charles hard on the shin.

Charles was caught off guard. The pain made him gasp, involuntarily stepping back.

Evelyn pushed him hard, sending Charles tumbling onto the toilet seat. Seizing the moment, she pulled open the bathroom door and quickly left.

Charles emerged from the stall shortly after. Standing at the door, his gaze on Evelyn's retreating figure was like that of a hunter eyeing his prey, wishing he could devour her then and there.

Not far away, Dahlia stood hidden behind some greenery. Her hands were clenched tightly.

Whether it was five years ago or five years from now, everyone knew Charles loved Dahlia because he showered her with endless favoritism.

However, he had never looked at Dahlia with such intensity.

...

When Evelyn returned, dinner had already been served for a while. Brooks hadn't started eating and was waiting for her.

"Mr. Brooks, I'm sorry," Evelyn apologized.

"It's okay." Brooks' gaze lingered on Evelyn's swollen lips for a second before he looked away.

Evelyn, trying to hide her embarrassment, lowered her head as she ate, her ears turning red. She had fixed her clothes on the way back, but the swollen lips, clearly kissed by Charles, were unmistakable to the discerning eye. By the time dinner was finished, it was almost 10 PM.

Brooks was paying the bill when he said to Evelyn, "Let me give you a ride."

"Thank you, Mr. Brooks."

Evelyn didn't refuse and waited aside for him. Suddenly, a forceful grip seized Evelyn's wrist, pulling her away from Brooks and into a familiar chest.

Charles gripped Evelyn's waist tightly, pressing her against him as he coldly addressed Brooks, "She's my woman. I'll take care of her myself. Mr. Brooks, you need not trouble yourself."

this, Charles forcibly led Evelyn

silently let it fall back to his side. He knew of Evelyn and

in the day, Evelyn's love for Charles was

Brooks. She tried to pry Charles' hand off, hissing. "Charles,

expression darkened, his

winced in pain, her grip turning fiercer, but Charles' hand was like a vice, firmly imprisoning her against him. No matter how much she pinched or pulled, he wouldn't let go, forcefully dragging her outside. Evelyn couldn't help but sneer, "Charles, as the head of the Jenkins family, aren't you ashamed to be clinging to an ex in

she immediately followed. She

Evelyn away, Dahlia thought of

swayed, appearing to

and her collapsing figure, quickly let go

into his arms. Charles

Evelyn, who had been struggling violentl, she was thrown off balance and crashed into a vase. The vase shattered upon hitting

hand landed on the

made Evelyn

"Ms. Evelyn..."

fast. Brooks wanted to help but couldn't do it in

Evelyn's side, her face was pale with fear. She stared at her blood-covered hand, her voice trembling

I'll take you to the

would be ruined. She had promised Charlie she would become a great designer. Her hand couldn't be ruined. "Ms. Evelyn,

walk, so Brooks lifted her in his

...

The doctor carefully examined

damaged. You can be at

who had been tense, finally

hospital admission procedures, and she

Brooks instructed before dimming the ward's lights

The ward door closed.