The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 526

He had prepared everything Josephine would need after her discharge-

nutritional supplements, protein shakes, even a basket of fresh fruit. There wasn't

a single thing missing.

He was genuinely trying.

He wanted to make up for the past, to earn forgiveness.

But some things, once done, cannot be undone.

Some connections, once missed, are lost forever.

Josephine kept her expression neutral. She glanced over the items, then looked away.

"We'll take these," she said coolly. "But go and tell your Mr. Jenkins that if he thinks a few gifts will earn Eve's or my forgiveness, he's dreaming. These are what he owes Evelyn, nothing more!"

Before Evelyn could respond, Adam stepped forward and tossed five sets of property deeds on the table, making it clear their business was done.

They'd take what was owed, but if Charles thought this would soften Evelyn or her godmother, he was sorely mistaken.

Aiden had expected a fight to get Evelyn to accept these things. To his surprise, it was all so easy.

No matter what Adam said, once they accepted the items, his job was done.

Adam had already pressed the elevator button. He hadn't explicitly told Aiden to leave, but the message was clear. Knowing when not to overstay his welcome, Aiden nodded politely to everyone and left.

The elevator doors slid shut.

Evelyn didn't argue with Adam. After all these years, they were the ones who understood each other best.

She knew exactly what Adam was thinking.

Take Charles's money-why not?

Adam thought she'd wasted five years with Charles, unloved and unrecognized, only to be hurt again and again.

had always thought she deserved

Adam's eyes, nothing Charles could give would ever truly make up for

caused. Handing over everything he owned wouldn't

turn down good money?" Adam said, handing

intended to

Adam said, there was no reason to make things harder

Brooks, worried he'd misunderstand.

know," Brooks replied gently. "This

Josephine gave him a

They all stepped inside.

Brooks's phone rang.

His assistant was calling.

went to take the call in

Josephine was being discharged early and wanted to know

door and replied in his

doorway, "Of course you should bring them! What else is godmother supposed to

the apartment, called back,

the shoulder. "Godmother doesn't just accept supplements

to the hospital, but Brooks had always made sure Josephine

touched what Brooks

from Charles, she had Adam drop off at the

had Andrew tell Charles to stop sending

to get his delivery in before Brooks. But

sent to the retirement home later," Adam

told his

...

as all the things

didn't bother to

"Charles, belated affection is

worthless. Nothing can undo

at

to Charlie or

to Evelyn."

neither will godmother. Everything