The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 607

"Adam!"

Evelyn's eyes lit up the second she saw him. She hurried straight over, gaze dropping to his right hand-the one that had been injured. It was tucked into his sleeve, and she couldn't tell how well it had healed.

"Your hand..." she asked softly.

Just a few days ago, when she'd called him overseas, he was still finishing up treatment. Now he'd shown up early, completely unannounced, and Evelyn felt a little anxious.

"Don't worry, it's as good as new," Adam said.

"Really?" Evelyn reached out, gently holding his wrist, careful not to squeeze.

"Want to test it out? I could swing you around to prove it," Adam joked, flexing his arm. Years of training had left his muscles hard and capable, and he was clearly showing off.

Evelyn rolled her eyes, knowing he was just teasing, but relief settled over her. His hand was fine. Her worries melted away.

"Come on, let's go. Mom's got dinner waiting," Adam said, handing her a helmet.

Evelyn was about to climb onto the motorcycle when Rosie came over, polite but firm. "Ms. Evelyn, where are you headed? I can drive you."

Usually, Charles picked Evelyn up after work. But today, knowing Adam was back, Charles stayed away and told Rosie to look after Evelyn, to keep her safe and in sight.

this?" Adam asked, glancing at Rosie. She looked like she

must've sent her and didn't think much of it. "Tell Mr. Brooks to relax-I'm not about to

She started to reply, but Evelyn cut her off. "I'm riding with

worry written all over her face. Evelyn was pregnant, and Rosie wasn't

not repeating myself," Evelyn said, cool and

Evelyn, but seeing her insist,

could sense the awkwardness between Evelyn and her bodyguard, but he didn't ask. He helped Evelyn with her helmet, and the two of them climbed onto

following close behind in the SUV Charles had

"Mom."

the door. She saw Evelyn and Adam-no Charles-and let out

were tangled. The child was innocent, but the grief over Charlie still

changed her mind-she couldn't let go

Josephine agreed, not realizing that Charles was using Adam to threaten her again. Evelyn didn't want Josephine worrying

stayed over at Josephine's place. Josephine had always

story. Even if she hadn't spelled it out, Adam would have figured it out-Evelyn would only stay with Charles if he was holding something over her. And his hand was the only

all worked out. Now that your hand's healed, I'm going to the hospital tomorrow I'll end this pregnancy and cut ties with Charles for good." She was determined not

outside all night, not leaving until the

Charles waiting downstairs, just like she expected. She knew he was