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

a word to Josephine about her plans to avenge Charlie. She wanted to shield her mother from any additional stress until things were more certain. Her mom's health couldn't handle

seeing her mother's health visibly improving,

such a

comes your way, just stay calm and focus on

honey. Don't worry," Josephine

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

...

home in no time. She parked her car and made her

of the elevator, she noticed a tall, imposing

approach, Charles looked up. Their eyes met, and Evelyn's

She moved forward,

blocking

wrapped his arms around her,

smell of alcohol was overpowering. He'd been

"Charles, let me go."

it, Evelyn kept her cool. She knew there was