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.

know how long she waited.

eyes brightened, and she hurriedly walked towards him. "Mr.

cold, and just as she reached Brooks, she stumbled,

immediately extended his

embrace and was caught fully in his

Brooks, I'm sorry." After steadying herself, Evelyn, with an embarrassed face, stepped back from

in the

watched Evelyn, shivering from the cold, and his face darkened. He then gently guided her into the car with a supportive hand. "Mr. Brooks..."

warm up." Brooks poured her a cup of hot tea and handed

"Thank you."

body was slowly warming

there something you need help with?" Brooks took

Mr. Brooks, could you

eight

thousand? I can write

I

suddenly

for money..."

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

did not

out a pen from his pocket. It was then Evelyn realized Brooks was actually willing

could you transfer

need, and at this time,

the checkbook and gave

and quickly transferred the money into her