The Day Our Promise Breaks

"Yes!"

Dahlia remained silent throughout. She leaned against Charles, and before entering, she turned back to glance at Evelyn, a small smile playing on the corners of her lips.

Evelyn clenched her fists. With just one word from Charles, she was shut out.

Evelyn found a spot directly opposite the door, stood by a pillar, and waited for Brooks to come out.

The rain was pouring heavily, and the umbrella couldn't cover her completely. A lot of rain showered on her back, quickly soaking her. She shivered from the cold, looking miserable and pitiful. Yet she still stood there determinedly, her gaze fixed steadfastly on the hotel's entrance.

Aiden approached with an umbrella. "Ms. Evelyn, Mr. Jenkins asked me to take you home."

"I won't leave." Evelyn coldly refused.

After speaking, she ignored Aiden and quietly waited for Brooks.

Aiden couldn't persuade Evelyn, and called Charles. "Mr. Jenkins, Ms. Evelyn refuses to leave."

"Let her be." Charles' tone was extremely cold as he hung up.

Aiden left.

...

On a cold, rainy winter night, the chilly wind was piercing.

Even though Evelyn was wearing a coat, her legs were bare under the dress, leaving her shivering. Her entire body was stiff from the cold.

long she waited. Finally, Brooks'

and she hurriedly walked towards him. "Mr.

were numb from the cold, and just as she

immediately extended his arms.

into his embrace and was caught fully in

Evelyn, with an embarrassed face,

in the car

his face darkened. He then gently guided her into the car with a supportive hand. "Mr. Brooks..." Once in the car, Evelyn couldn't wait to

poured her a

"Thank you."

took it and tried a sip. The temperature was just right. She drank several sips in succession. Her body was slowly warming up. After calming down, Evelyn found

there something you need help with?" Brooks took

could

eight

thousand? I can write

anчOU. I know

to suddenly ask

for money..."

Evelyn's somewhat incoherent words due to her eagerness and embarrassment with

did not

out a pen from his pocket. It was then Evelyn realized Brooks was actually willing to lend her the money. en

could you transfer

need, and at this time, I can't cash

checkbook and

Evelyn's account details and