The Day Our Promise Breaks

"What's wrong? You look awful. Did the doctor check you out? Are you feeling sick anywhere?"

Brooks acted like Charles didn't even exist, his focus locked on Evelyn as he

leaned in, worry written all over his face.

Evelyn shook her head softly. "I'm fine."

Once he was sure she was okay, Brooks finally turned to Charles. "Thanks for bringing Evelyn to the hospital, Mr. Jenkins."

"She's alright now. We'll be heading out. I'll have my assistant send a thank-you to Jenkins Enterprises."

His words were polite enough, but the distance between them was clear.

Brooks helped Evelyn off the bed, ready to lead her away.

"Brooks, you're just going to take Eve and leave? Mrs. Robinson already knows the baby Evelyn's carrying is mine!"

Charles's tall frame blocked their way at the end of the bed.

"So what? I love Evelyn. As long as she wants to stay with me, I'll be by her side -whatever she decides."

Brooks held Evelyn's hand tightly. From the moment he learned she was pregnant, he hadn't wavered for a second.

"Oh, really?" Charles's voice carried a hint of sarcasm.

argue with Charles anymore. She understood what he was getting at, but this was between her and Brooks. They could talk once they were out of

try

could leave the room, Brooks's

It was his assistant.

for something

Evelyn's hand, answering the call with his free

heart attack and was taken to the hospital. They couldn't reach you, so

color, his mind blank

old manor. He'd thought it was his mother, probably

He never expected this-

beside him,

she

a heart attack her face

trying to reassure him.

she pulled

exactly what had happened to

faces told him

them.

necessary,"

was in no shape to drive, so she'd planned to

Brooks said, gently stopping her. He didn't want her driving either,

in," Charles said, opening the

Evelyn to sit in