The Day Our Promise Breaks

Evelyn looked up at Brooks, her voice gentle but unwavering. "Brooks, I know you'd treat this child as your own, but... I can't keep the baby."

The life inside her tugged at her heart; letting go wouldn't be easy.

But deep down, she knew this was a choice she had to make. It wasn't fair to Brooks. It wasn't fair to herself. And she refused to let Charles have any reason to worm his way back into her world.

Between her and Charles was the shadow of Charlie's death-a pain that would never fade.

Holding onto any thread of the past would only hurt her more.

So, even if it broke her heart, she would not waver.

"Have they set the surgery date? Can it be done today?"

Brooks met her gaze and saw the determination in her eyes.

He squeezed her hand. "The doctor says your body needs a little time to recover.

You should stay here and rest for two days first. Then they'll arrange the procedure."

"Alright," Evelyn whispered, nodding.

Brooks spotted the fatigue etched across her features and softened his voice. "Get some rest. I asked the kitchen back home to prepare something healthy for you-grilled fish, veggies, and fresh fruit. I'll wake you when it arrives."

Ever since Mrs. Robinson's illness, the estate's kitchen had been run by chefs handpicked for their skill with nutritious meals.

They never missed the little details.

Brooks help her

running on empty. The moment she closed

stayed at her side, holding her hand, keeping

packed up the meal. Just as a housekeeper was about to leave for the

the housekeeper greeted

bag?" Wiona asked, glancing at the

kitchen to make a nutritious

to ask who it

had never gone out of his way for his own health, let alone arranged for a special meal. There was only one person who could have inspired this kind

of Evelyn, Wiona felt a complicated

and more, especially seeing the effort she put into the Robinson Group. The way Brooks had managed to finish the old

her for Brooks' sake. She fought for the Robinson

to me," Wiona suddenly said, her

housekeeper hesitated, uncertain.

at the estate

been specifically

him.

wrong? I'm not going to throw it

mean...?" the housekeeper asked, testing

have plans tonight and I'll be passing

just an excuse to check up

waiting for?" she

the housekeeper hesitated, and Wiona's

meal isn't going to the Robinson Group-it's for the hospital.

hospital?" Wiona's