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

hadn't breathed 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 the strain. Stress would only worsen her

room and seeing her mother's health visibly

such a

just stay calm and focus on getting better," Evelyn

know, honey. Don't worry," Josephine

to rest, so Evelyn didn't linger. She checked in with Andrew about her mom's

...

wasn't far from the hospital, so Evelyn was home in no time. She parked her car and made

she stepped out of the elevator, she noticed a tall, imposing figure standing at her

looked up. Their eyes met, and Evelyn's expression immediately turned

managed to get up there. She moved forward, stopping just

was blocking

Evelyn, then suddenly wrapped his arms around her,

smell of alcohol was overpowering. He'd

"Charles, let me go."

kept her cool. She knew there was a