The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 512

He could only be there for her in silence, from the shadows where she'd never notice. Later on, Eve got pregnant and quit school. He realized any chance with Eve was gone. So, he left the country to move on, forcing himself to stop dwelling on her. When he finally returned and took over the family business, he heard she'd broken up with Charles. It was then he showed up at an event where she was, playing the part of an award presenter. Watching her, so talented yet always outshined by Dahlia, tugged at his heart. He bought her artwork and casually mentioned a shared memory from the past. But it was clear she didn't remember him at all. His unwavering feelings were just a fleeting moment in her mind, never significant.

Compared to Charles, Brooks felt out of place in Evelyn's heart with zero confidence. "What if..." Brooks began but stopped himself, calming his thoughts. He swallowed back the question that almost slipped out: "What if Charlie hadn't died?" He was still digging for answers and couldn't bring up Charlie, not wanting to give Evelyn false hope. He feared that if he did, Eve might crumble again.

"What if what?" Evelyn prompted, curious about the unfinished thought. "Nothing," Brooks said, leaving it at that. "You should chill on the couch; I'll whip up breakfast," he suggested, gently guiding her to the sofa. "Nah, I'll help you," Evelyn insisted, joining him to make breakfast for the two of them. Breakfast was ready in no time, and after they ate, Brooks headed to work while Evelyn went to the mall.

and a birthday gift for Mabel. The jewelry for Mabel's birthday was nearly complete. In a few days, she planned to drop it off at the Andersons' and bring along a birthday present for Mabel. Knowing Mabel's taste, Evelyn bypassed big brands and hunted for unique, indie designer pieces. She walked straight into a boutique known for its distinct style, and her eyes quickly landed on something perfect for Mabel. Just as she was about to ask the clerk to wrap it up, a familiar voice chimed

bother turning around, acting like she hadn't heard. Dahlia wheeled herself into the store, stopping beside Evelyn and giving her a challenging look. Ignoring Dahlia, Evelyn handed her card to

under Jenkins Enterprises, and everyone knew Charles had a soft spot for Dahlia. Any shop under Jenkins had to give her special treatment. Those who didn't know better had faced harsh consequences before. The clerk, not wanting trouble, awkwardly told Evelyn, "Sorry, Ms. Dahlia has claimed

between her fingers. "This is the mall's top-tier VIP card, courtesy of Charles," she bragged. "With this card, I get first dibs on anything here. What makes you