The Day Our Promise Breaks

The next afternoon, at the Jenkins family's grand estate, Rosa was busy giving orders to the butler. "Tony, make sure the kitchen whips up a few of Eve's favorite dishes for tonight," she instructed. "Of course, ma'am." Tony nodded before heading off to the kitchen.

Pulling out her phone, Rosa decided against calling Evelyn. Knowing she was at work, she sent a voice message instead. "Hey Eve, I've got the kitchen cooking up your favorites. Swing by for dinner after work." Assuming Evelyn was caught up in her day, Rosa didn't think much of the lack of response and went upstairs for her afternoon nap.

By around four in the afternoon, Rosa noticed she still hadn't heard back from Evelyn. Concerned, she tried calling her.

"The number you have dialed is currently unavailable," the automated message informed Rosa, causing her to frown.

It wasn't like Evelyn to have her phone off during work hours. With growing concern, Rosa dialed Charles' number, but there was no answer.

Determined, she called Aiden directly. "Where's Charles?" she demanded.

"Ma'am, Mr. Jenkins is in a meeting," Aiden replied calmly, fully aware of Rosa's disdain for Dahlia. If Rosa knew Charles had been at the hospital with Dahlia and her daughter since midnight, she'd be livid. "Get him on the phone," Rosa insisted, her voice firm.

Aiden knew that Rosa was the person Charles cared about most. Realizing he couldn't keep it from her, he confessed, "Mr. Jenkins is at the hospital." "What kind of trouble is Dahlia causing now?" Rosa's face darkened as an uneasy feeling settled in her stomach.

out of it. "And Charles believes it? What's he done to Eve? Has he involved the police?" Rosa's demeanor shifted dramatically, worry driving her to her feet. Whenever Dahlia was in the picture, he seemed to lose all sense.

the fall. Eve's name hasn't

didn't wane. "Where is Eve?" she demanded,

other option, Aiden revealed, "She's in the

mention of the basement made Rosa's eyes widen, her composure faltering. "Get

Greenrose, a property owned by the Jenkins family. She stormed inside with four bodyguards in tow

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found the power was cut, and one bodyguard

out as soon as the door swung

basement lights

curled up on the floor, her face