The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 393

For this project, Brooks knew he had to handle the negotiations himself.

"Weren't you supposed to be gone for at least two weeks? Brooks, don't push yourself too hard just to come back early. I'm doing fine, so don't worry about me." "No, everything went smoothly, so I'm heading home sooner than planned."

Brooks wasn't being completely honest; he didn't want Evelyn to stress. The moment he found out Wesley had suddenly turned against them, he was itching to jump on the next flight back to the Capital to be with Evelyn.

How could he not be worried?

Hearing Brooks's explanation, Evelyn didn't press further. "It's already late there. Get some rest."

With a seven-hour time difference, it was already past midnight for him.

"Alright. Remember, if anything happens, call me anytime. My phone's on 24/7."

"Okay."

Brooks kept chatting for a bit until the takeout arrived, making sure she promised to eat something before they ended the call.

Evelyn was too worn out to have much of an appetite, but Brooks had ordered all her favorites. So, she managed to nibble on a little.

the hospital

herself. She hadn't breathed a word to Josephine about her plans to avenge Charlie. She wanted to shield her mother from any additional

her mother's health visibly improving, Evelyn couldn't help

such a

promise me, no matter what comes your way, just stay calm and focus on

Don't

rest, so Evelyn didn't linger.

...

complex wasn't far from the hospital, so Evelyn was home in no time. She

noticed a

eyes met,

there. She moved forward, stopping

blocking her way

with Evelyn, then suddenly wrapped his arms around her, holding her

of alcohol was overpowering.

"Charles, let me go."

her cool. She knew there was