The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 495

"Is this for me?" Evelyn asked, clearly surprised.

Brooks tilted his head, a warm smile playing on his lips. "Well, who else would I go through all this trouble for?" His eyes were full of open affection.

Evelyn's heart skipped a beat under his gaze. Flustered, she quickly averted her eyes, focusing on slipping on her shoes. "I wasn't overthinking anything!" she mumbled, trying to convince herself more than him.

"Of course, you weren't," Brooks teased, his smile widening.

Evelyn felt her ears heat up. She stood up, eager to escape his captivating gaze. Brooks followed her to the bathroom, running a warm bath for her. Once the water was ready, he added a few drops of her favorite essential oil.

Evelyn took the clothes they'd bought and sent them out for laundering. As she approached the bathroom door, she noticed how Brooks had thoughtfully prepared everything for her.

"The towels and robe are clean," he said, pointing to the soft, pastel blue set that seemed chosen just for her.

After ensuring Evelyn was comfortably settled in the bath, Brooks went to brew some calming herbal tea. Just then, he got a call from security downstairs, letting him know someone was at the entrance.

Brooks glanced out the window and spotted Charles standing there. His mood darkened as he recalled the scene from earlier that night when he saw Evelyn.

"Evelyn, I'm stepping out for a moment," Brooks called from the bathroom door before heading out.

Outside, Charles confronted him, "Where's Eve?" Clearly, he wasn't going to let Evelyn stay there overnight.

off guard and still shaky, couldn't dodge in time and took the hit. His expression turned colder as he wiped the blood from his

ground, but he was exhausted, taking more hits than he gave. Only when Charles was visibly worn out, staggering with a bruised face, did Brooks relent. Although he had taken a few hits himself, they

to stand up for Evelyn. Just as he was about to head back, he saw Evelyn hurrying

okay?" Evelyn called. She'd finished her bath and, noticing Brooks hadn't returned, got dressed, poured herself some tea, and sat on the balcony. From there, she'd seen the commotion below - two figures fighting, one of whom was Brooks, the other Charles. She couldn't tell who was winning, but she was

I'll take you home. I promise I won't pressure you again," Charles

at Brooks' swollen lip, then turned

do you have to ask for

about what

Evelyn furious. Forgive him? Not a

lost and don't show your face around

help with your

Brooks away withonet

leading Brooks away

glance.

reached out, but

can't you see Evelyn needs to rest?" Brooks said,

Evelyn

Brooks went inside,

Evelyn

aid

to tend to his wou