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.

she waited. Finally, Brooks' figure appeared in her line of

eyes brightened, and she hurriedly walked towards

from the cold, and just as she reached Brooks, she stumbled, her body lurching forward

extended his

and

sorry." After steadying herself, Evelyn, with an

in the car

darkened. He then gently guided her into the car with a supportive hand. "Mr. Brooks..." Once in

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

"Thank you."

just right. She drank several sips in succession. Her body was slowly warming up. After calming down, Evelyn found

you need help with?" Brooks took the

Brooks, could you

eight

thousand? I can write

I know

to suddenly

for money..."

to her eagerness and embarrassment with a gentle voice.

not say

pocket. It was then Evelyn realized Brooks was actually willing to lend her the money.

stopped Brooks. "Mr. Brooks, could you

explained awkwardly, "I'm in urgent need, and at

the checkbook and gave

asked for Evelyn's account details and quickly transferred the money into her