The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 321

Evelyn's eyes were red, tears threatening to spill as she clutched the critical condition form, her hands shaking like leaves in a storm. It was déjà vu, a haunting reminder of that day two years ago when she'd signed a similar form for Charlie, only to lose him shortly after.

She couldn't do it again. The pen felt like a lead weight in her hand until Charles stepped in, taking over with a steady hand. "Keep at it, Andrew," he instructed, nodding towards the emergency room where Andrew was working tirelessly to save Josephine.

"Eve, she's going to be okay," Charles reassured her, his voice a soothing balm to her frazzled nerves. It was a voice she had once leaned on, and even now, it provided a flicker of hope she desperately needed.

With a deep breath, Evelyn took the pen and scribbled her name, feeling hollowed out as the nurse left with the form. Just then, hurried footsteps echoed in the hallway, and Brooks's concerned voice called out, "Evelyn."

Turning swiftly, Evelyn's tears spilled over. As Brooks reached her, she latched onto his arm, her fear laid bare. "Brooks, I'm terrified," she admitted, her voice quivering.

going to be fine. Your mom promised she'd always be there, remember? She won't break that promise," Brooks assured her, his grip

intertwined. His own hands clenched involuntarily, the scene cutting deep. It took everything in him not to reach out and pull

pale, but Brooks

emergency room doors swung open, and Andrew emerged. Evelyn, too scared to speak, leaned on Brooks as Charles took charge. "Andrew, how

woke up, and they'll bring her out

crashed over

into tears, Brooks holding her as she sobbed into his shoulder. With Josephine out of danger, Charles's restraint was tested to its limit. He was just about

hastily. She didn't want her mom