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.

waited. Finally, Brooks' figure

and she hurriedly walked towards him. "Mr.

just as she reached Brooks,

immediately extended his arms.

embrace and was

sorry." After steadying herself, Evelyn, with an embarrassed face, stepped back from

in the

cold, and his face darkened. He then gently guided her into the

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

"Thank you."

was slowly warming up.

there something you need help with?"

Brooks, could you lend

eight

thousand? I can write

I know

suddenly ask

for money..."

words due to her eagerness and embarrassment with a

did not say

was then Evelyn realized Brooks was

immediately stopped Brooks. "Mr. Brooks, could you transfer it

need, and at this

Brooks put away the checkbook and

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