The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 140

They both chuckled as they handed Brody his present.

"Happy Birthday, Brody," they chimed in unison.

"Happy Birthday!" added Sena with a playful grin.

Brody stood up immediately, showing a great deal of respect to Dahlia. "Thank you both."

Dahlia glanced around the room, noticing Charles was nowhere to be found. She had assumed he was inside playing poker or something, but he was absent.

After the trauma Sena had been through, she had become remarkably open-hearted and kind towards Dahlia. She even volunteered to ask about Charles on Dahlia's behalf. "Hey, Brody, where's Charles?"

it. Charles used to avoid hearing her name. But today, his attitude was strangely different. Not only did he mention Evelyn, but he also pulled her into

cover for Charles. "Charles stepped out to take a call," he said smoothly, changing the subject. "Come on, have a drink with

Dahlia replied, not giving it much thought. She and Sena

her feet, poured them both a glass of wine. Dahlia accepted her

shot Brody a shy look. He wrapped his arm around

new girl!" Sena teased, her eyes twinkling with mischief. There goes Allison. Brody finally dumped her. Allison acted like Brody's lapdog yet strutted around as if she was superior to Dahlia and Sena. She had it

lady suits you well, don't you think, Dahlia?" Sena

Brody's girlfriend. But Allison was as cold as ice, practically wearing her disdain on her sleeve. Now, she'd

hall. Sena's mood darkened the moment she saw Evelyn. Dahlia's words from yesterday still rang in her head, making her believe the assault she endured was all Evelyn's

thinking, Sena sprang up, wine glass in hand, and dashed out, flinging the red wine at

off guard