The Day Our Promise Breaks

Evelyn strolled back to Rosa's courtyard, replaying the last time in her head when Charles had managed to waltz into her room despite her locking the door.

Determined, she sought out Rosa, linking her arm with hers and playfully pleading, "Rosa, can I crash with you tonight?"

"Of course, sweetheart. I'd love that," Rosa replied, affectionately patting Evelyn's head.

That night, Evelyn cozied up beside Rosa, her presence bringing a comforting peace that soon lulled her to sleep. Rosa, being older, was a light sleeper. Under the gentle glow of the night lamp, she watched Evelyn, who had always been so fond of her. Rosa felt genuine warmth from Evelyne. She's not like Sena, who, despite calling her "Grandma," kept her distance because the natural signs of aging bothered her.

Rosa's gaze softened with affection as she watched Evelyn sleep.

Late at night, Charles found himself outside Evelyn's empty room, his expression clouding over. She was avoiding him.

The next morning, Evelyn and Rosa, arm in arm, entered the dining room. Charles was already seated at the table.

"Morning, Grandma," Charles greeted.

knew better than to meddle in affairs of the heart and

mornings when Charles wasn't tied up with social engagements, he usually joined Rosa for breakfast, and the TV would be tuned to the finance channel just for him. But today

Charges] flashed across the screen. Several victims had come forward with undeniable evidence against him. Despite the blurred face and name, Evelyn recognized him instantly as that man. Memories from the previous night flooded back-had she not escaped, she could've been one of

to report Michael for attempted rape. But Brooks drove her home and had promised to handle it, and he sure did-Michael was facing serious consequences now. For a family like the Robinsons, reputation was everything, and she assumed Brooks would go easy on him. Justice was served and it gave Evelyn immense satisfaction. People like Michael deserved to be locked up

watching the news intently. The servants brought breakfast to

breakfast's ready,"

to Rosa, directly across from Charles. She felt Charles' eyes on her and shot him a cold

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interrupting Rosa's

did not want anything to

and signaled Tony to arrange her transportation. "It's fine, Grandma. Brooks is picking me up," Evelyn

of Brooks while Rosa seemed pleased. "Alright, dear.

making a beeline for the door, determined not to give Charles a