The Day Our Promise Breaks

When Rosa heard Charles' remarks, she felt a stab of pain, believing Charles was dismissing Evelyn and using her status to hurt her. Rosa's face clouded over, and she shot Charles a fierce look.

Even though Brooks was present, Rosa didn't entirely shield Charles from the consequences of his words. She didn't bother to hide her displeasure either, gripping Evelyn's hand tightly and silently offering her comfort. With a hint of sternness, Rosa addressed Charles,

"What status are you talking about? Haven't I made it clear? Eve is my granddaughter and a part of the Jenkins family."

This hadn't been publicly declared before because of Charles and Evelyn's situation. If it became official, they'd be siblings, making their relationship inappropriate. Yet, she never imagined Charles would use this against Evelyn someday.

"I'll choose a good day to officially make Eve my granddaughter. From then on, she'll be recognized as a member of the Jenkins family," Rosa declared, both to chastise Charles and elevate Evelyn's standing in front of Brooks, decisively cutting off any chance of Charles and Evelyn being together.

Charles' composure crumbled, his eyes darkening with a stormy intensity.

it's getting late. You should head home and get some rest. Eve, would you mind seeing Brooks out?" Rosa, simmering with frustration, patted Evelyn's hand and stood up from the couch. She didn't spare Charles another glance.

for a brief moment. From Charles' vantage point, the room seemed to chill a few degrees. Evelyn ignored this and stood to escort

the pair leave together. His expression grew colder, and his gaze almost menacing

by the household staff, she kept her words to herself. It wasn't until they reached Brooks' car

of disappointment, though he kept it hidden, and responded warmly, "Of

head as she got in, then moved to the driver's side

Brooks, going on that

to me, and when she suggested it, I couldn't bring myself to refuse, so I went along with it," Evelyn explained candidly. "Rosa misunderstood me. When I said you were kind, I meant you've helped me a lot

His face

hesitation. She knew he was talking about Charles. "I'm not in the right

revenge still unfulfilled, her heart wasn't