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.

letting Brooks help her ease back onto the

out; her body was running on empty. The moment she closed her eyes, she drifted into

side, holding her

Just as

housekeeper

in the bag?" Wiona asked, glancing

kitchen to make a nutritious meal," the housekeeper

to ask

alone arranged for a special meal. There

Evelyn, Wiona felt a

more, especially seeing the effort she put into the Robinson Group. The way Brooks had managed to finish the old man's last request-all thanks to

for Brooks' sake. She fought for

me," Wiona suddenly

housekeeper hesitated,

at the estate knew

always liked Evelyn. And this meal had been specifically ordered by Mr. Charles. She

him.

to throw it away!"

you mean...?" the housekeeper asked, testing the

and I'll be passing by the office. I can deliver it

admit this was just an

waiting for?"

hesitated, and Wiona's impatience

going to the Robinson Group-it's for the hospital. Will you still be

Wiona's