The Day Our Promise Breaks

After four years together, their relationship had definitely seen its ups and downs. No matter how much he hurt her, Allison just couldn't bring herself to dump Brody. Every time he tossed out a half-hearted apology, she found herself right back in his arms. Her friends called her out for it, saying she lacked a backbone. But she just couldn't help herself. She loved him too much, to the point of losing her self-respect. Her love was so consuming that Brody felt free to openly flaunt other women in front of her, humiliating and hurting her without a second thought. He was sure she'd never leave him.

Evelyn was leaving the club and happened to pass by the private room she knew she'd have to walk past. She spotted Allison there. Through the slightly open door, she also caught sight of Brody cozying up to some new girl. She knew Brody was Charles' good friend and that Allison was Brody's girlfriend. That was about the extent of it. In five years, Charles had never introduced her to them.

Evelyn hadn't planned on getting involved, but seeing Allison looking so downtrodden reminded her too much of herself hopelessly and just as pathetically in love with Charles. It just wasn't worth it.

"This guy is not worth it," Evelyn said.

Her words made Allison turn to look at her. She recognized Evelyn. Back when she was pursuing Brody, she'd often see Evelyn hanging around Charles, just like she did with Brody.

"Yeah, you're right. It's not worth it," Allison murmured.

"It's time to cut the cake," Brody said, stepping back a bit. However, his hand stayed on his new girl's waist. His playful and mocking gaze landed on Allison.

a small smile. Brody had always said he only loved the cakes she baked, so every year on his birthday, she poured her heart into making one for him. But now, as she looked down at the cake

Brody, she told the waiter, "Take this to the

walked away. Her emotions were barely in check. How could it not hurt? She'd loved him

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"Where are you going? Dahlia will be here any

and the room quickly returned

like Allison's really upset this time,

cigarette out of the pack, and the woman beside him lit it for him immediately. He scoffed, "Give it half