The Day Our Promise Breaks

Standing outside the gate, she peered through the iron bars at the scene unfolding within.

Inside, Charles and Dahlia had just returned from a gala. Amidst the rain, Charles sheltered Dahlia as they reached the doorway.

Dahlia stepped out from Charles' embrace, tiptoeing to brush the raindrops from his shoulders. Charles gazed down at her with a tender look, his eyes full of indulgence.

Watching this scene felt like a bucket of ice water was dumped over Evelyn's head, chilling her to the bone.

Memories surged forward.

Charles always showed unfounded favoritism and trust towards Dahlia. Even now, he wouldn't have believed her if she had laid the evidence before Charles. Not to mention, the only witness was gone.

If she accused Dahlia of causing Charlie's death, Charles would only think she was insane.

Evelyn laughed bitterly, her eyes filled with sadness. She was powerless against Dahlia at this moment.

The rain intensified. Evelyn turned away with difficulty, her departure marked by despair.

The journey back was torturous. Each step felt as though she was treading on sharp blades. The pain was piercing to the bone.

Charlie...

but she's completely unable to retaliate against the

vision. With each step growing heavier,

and she collapsed

having just arrived, braked urgently at the curb. The car door swung open, and Brooks, disregarding the need for an umbrella,

reached Evelyn in a few strides, refusing the driver's offer to carry her, and lifted her from the ground himself, heading towards his

...

her eyes, meeting a pair of concerned

It was Brooks.

yet his eyes

managed a weak smile. Her voice was hoarse as she

his tone gentle. "No need to be so

respond. She sat up in bed, reaching for her phone

the money, Evelyn transferred eight hundred thousand back to

fell back to his side. His voice returned

he turned

door to the hospital room closed did Evelyn slowly stand. She stared in the

was someone she could not

Evelyn