The Day Our Promise Breaks

"Mom, let Evelyn have something to eat first."

Brooks was the first to regain his composure after the sudden turn of events and stepped in to smooth things over.

"Yes, yes, look at me! I'm so happy I forgot what I was supposed to do!" Wiona tapped her own forehead, laughing at herself.

"Eve, are you okay to get out of bed?"

"I'm fine."

As soon as Evelyn answered, Wiona hurried over to help her up.

"Careful."

Evelyn didn't actually need help, but she accepted Mrs. Robinson's kindness without protest.

She climbed out of bed and headed for the dining table. Brooks followed behind, carrying a tray of nutritious food. He set everything out on the table.

"Eve, try this. See if you like it. If it's not to your taste, just let Aunt Josephine know, and the kitchen will fix it."

"It's delicious, thank you, Aunt Josephine."

Evelyn's heart felt heavy, and she didn't really have an appetite, but she forced herself to eat a little so Mrs. Robinson wouldn't worry.

"Eve, is there anything you want to eat tomorrow? Aunt Josephine will have the kitchen make it for you."

"Mom, you're practically a pro at this. You decide."

Evelyn was and just wanted his mom to

"I'm asking Eve."

Josephine, I'm not picky. Whatever you think is best is fine. Thank you for

to be family soon, you don't need

the Robinson family's lucky charm. She wanted nothing more than to treat her like a

is rest. If there's anything else, let's wait

a look, signaling her

up. "Eve, you have a good rest. If you need anything from

"Okay, Aunt Josephine."

Wiona reminded her to get back in bed and rest before heading

door closed,

the clearly troubled Evelyn

to

and Grandpa Both

feeling better. Then, we can find a reason to say the baby couldn't be kept.

"Okay."

Mr. Robinson, but if she told the truth, it might be impossible for her and Brooks to move

your back. Just listen

down and pressed a gentle kiss

been through so much lately, her body was drained-rest

"Mm."

the exhaustion, but she soon drifted off into

all night, never leaving

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