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.

passed. She didn't know how long she waited. Finally, Brooks' figure appeared

eyes brightened, and she hurriedly walked towards

as she reached

extended his arms.

embrace and was caught

herself, Evelyn, with an embarrassed face, stepped back

the car

guided her into the car with a supportive hand. "Mr. Brooks..." Once in the car, Evelyn couldn't

to warm up." Brooks poured her a cup of

"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

help with?" Brooks took the

could you lend

eight

thousand? I can write

I know

suddenly ask

for money..."

Brooks interrupted Evelyn's somewhat incoherent words due to her eagerness and embarrassment with a gentle voice. "What?"

not say

from his pocket. It was then Evelyn realized Brooks was actually willing to

Brooks. "Mr. Brooks, could you transfer it

and at this time, I can't

put away the checkbook and gave

for Evelyn's account details and quickly transferred the money