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.

who's this?" Adam asked, glancing at Rosie.

her and didn't think much of it. "Tell

meant. She started to reply, but Evelyn cut her off.

Rosie hesitated, worry written all over her face. Evelyn was pregnant, and Rosie wasn't sure the bike was a good

not repeating myself," Evelyn said, cool and

how much Charles cared about Evelyn, but seeing her

he didn't ask. He helped Evelyn

away smoothly, with Rosie following close behind in

"Mom."

waiting at the door. She

The child was innocent, but the grief over Charlie still hung between Evelyn and

her mind-she couldn't let go of the baby and decided to keep it.

realizing that Charles was using Adam to

Evelyn and Adam stayed over at Josephine's place. Josephine had always treated Adam like

bed, Adam found Evelyn and finally got the whole story. Even if she hadn't spelled it out, Adam would have figured it out-Evelyn would only stay with Charles if

I've got it 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 to give Charles another chance to control

until the

downstairs, just like she expected. She knew he was there, but didn't feel even