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

hurriedly walked

and just as she reached

immediately extended

his embrace and was caught

I'm sorry." After steadying herself, Evelyn, with an embarrassed

the

He then gently guided her into

first to warm up." Brooks poured her a

"Thank you."

just right. She drank several sips in succession. Her body was slowly warming up. After calming down, Evelyn found it much more difficult to speak. Her hands, holding the cup,

something you need help with?" Brooks

Brooks, could

eight

thousand? I can write

I

to suddenly ask

for money..."

incoherent words due to her eagerness and embarrassment with a

not say

It was then Evelyn realized

stopped Brooks. "Mr. Brooks, could you

and at this time, I

put away the checkbook and gave his

asked for Evelyn's account details and quickly transferred