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.

murmured, letting Brooks help her

was running on empty.

at her side, holding her hand, keeping

carefully packed up the meal. Just as a housekeeper was about

housekeeper greeted

the bag?" Wiona asked,

the kitchen to make

didn't need to ask

her son-Charles had never gone out of his way for his own health, let alone arranged for a special meal. There

of Evelyn, Wiona felt a complicated mix

effort she put into the Robinson Group. The way Brooks

put up with her for Brooks' sake. She fought

Wiona

hesitated, uncertain.

at the estate knew

been specifically ordered by Mr. Charles. She didn't

him.

wrong? I'm not going to throw it

the housekeeper

and I'll be passing

admit this was just an excuse to check

are you waiting for?"

hesitated,

going to the Robinson Group-it's for the

hospital?" Wiona's expression

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