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. Finally, Brooks' figure appeared in her

and she hurriedly

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

extended

and

After steadying herself, Evelyn, with an embarrassed face,

in the car

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

hot tea first to warm up." Brooks poured her a cup

"Thank you."

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 the initiative

could you lend

eight

thousand? I can write

anчOU. I

suddenly

for money..."

her eagerness and embarrassment with

did not say

out a pen from his pocket. It was then Evelyn

"Mr. Brooks, could you

"I'm in urgent need, and at this time, I can't

checkbook and gave his

asked for Evelyn's account details and