The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 274

Brooks paced anxiously outside the therapy room. Evelyn had been in there for what felt like an eternity-forty-five minutes and twenty-eight seconds, to be exact. This wasn't his first rodeo with the gut-wrenching passage of time. Just a few days ago, he had been outside the emergency room, waiting and hoping after Evelyn's desperate attempt to end it all.

Finally, the door creaked open, and Evelyn's therapist appeared. "How's Evelyn? Is she alright?" Brooks asked immediately, his voice tight with concern as he strained to see past the therapist.

The therapist stepped out and gently closed the door behind her. Evelyn had been seeing her for months, but this was the first time someone had come along. Earlier, she had asked Evelyn who her companion was. After a pause, Evelyn admitted it was one of the two people she truly trusted. Allowing him to bring her here was a significant sign of trust and acceptance.

Without sugarcoating, the therapist laid it out straight. "She's not doing well. She has a severe psychological disorder, and it's only getting worse."

clenched his fists at his sides. After a moment, he managed to ask, his voice rough around the edges, "What can I

didn't need to ask why Evelyn was suffering. The murder of Charlie haunted her. Knowing Dahlia was the killer, yet being helpless to act because Charles shielded her, was a torment. Unable to seek vengeance for Charlie and forced

struggles, asked, "Is there anything besides her daughter's death that might have affected her deeply?" Despite the sessions, there had been no breakthrough. It was clear

knew that until Dahlia faced justice, Evelyn wouldn't find peace. Telling the

The therapist nodded,

of self-harm she can't control. Her condition is deteriorating. Make sure she takes her meds and keeps up with her sessions. Be there for her, don't let her be alone with her thoughts. Keep her spirits up as best you can. And most importantly, avoid any triggers. She can't handle them right

can she come out?" Brooks