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.

her mother meant to her. He wasn't like

it initially, his oppressive stare fixed on

crossed Charles' eyes as he glanced at Brooks.

on your mom," Brooks said, leading Evelyn away. Charles didn't stop them.

looked at Andrew, who seemed hesitant. He ignored his own

held a firm grip over their circle of second and third-generation elites. Andrew, feeling guilty, mimed zipping

the hospital and

days that followed, Brooks got busier.