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.

to the hospital to visit

shield her mother from any additional stress until

mother's health visibly improving, Evelyn

was such

way, just stay calm and focus on getting better," Evelyn urged

know, honey. Don't

Josephine needed to rest, so Evelyn didn't linger. She checked in with Andrew about her mom's condition before leaving the

...

hospital, so Evelyn was home in no time. She parked

noticed a

looked up. Their eyes met, and

he managed to get up there. She moved forward,

blocking her way

then suddenly wrapped his arms around her, holding her

alcohol was overpowering. He'd been drinking. A

"Charles, let me go."

of fighting it, Evelyn kept her cool. She knew there was a big difference in their physical strength; struggling would