The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 334

Brooks could feel Evelyn trembling behind him, and he knew it was from pure anger. Her hatred for Charles ran as deep as the pain he inflicted on her. Brooks' eyes softened with concern.

The moment he sensed Evelyn trying to pull her hand away, he tightened his grip. "Evelyn, don't go. Let me handle this. I promise I won't let anything happen to your mom."

He was genuinely worried that the pressure from Charles might push Evelyn to her breaking point, triggering her old illness. Evelyn looked up at Brooks, her eyes red and full of helplessness. Charles' power and influence felt like a mountain pressing down on her, and she had no idea how to escape it.

Coming back to New York, she never imagined Charles would still be clinging to her. She'd spent the past two years seeing endless stories about his perfect relationship with Dahlia. She thought his possessiveness over her had vanished. But to her dismay, he was still so shameless.

"Trust me," Brooks said, his eyes steady and reassuring. Caught in his gentle gaze, Evelyn found herself clutching his large hand once more. Though she didn't say a word, that grip said it all.

meant to her. He wasn't like Charles, who

colder. The tension in the room thickened. Just then, Charles' phone buzzed. He ignored it initially, his oppressive stare fixed on Evelyn. It wasn't

he glanced at Brooks. It was him, using the Robinson family's influence to

check on your mom," Brooks said, leading Evelyn away. Charles didn't stop them. Once they were gone, Charles gave Aiden a

Charles looked at Andrew, who seemed hesitant. He ignored his own injury, simply advising, "Keep everything

over their circle of second and third-generation elites. Andrew, feeling guilty, mimed zipping his lips, promising not to slip up again. He'd nearly

the hospital and headed

got busier. Charles stayed away from Evelyn.