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'

and she hurriedly walked towards him.

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

extended his arms.

and was

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

the car

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

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

"Thank you."

and tried a sip. The temperature was just right. She drank several sips in succession. Her body was slowly warming up. After calming

something you need help with?" Brooks took the

Mr. Brooks, could you lend

eight

thousand? I can write

I know

to suddenly

for money..."

incoherent words due to her eagerness and embarrassment

not

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

Brooks. "Mr. Brooks, could you transfer it to my

urgent need, and at this

the checkbook and

details and