The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 615

He knew Charles had booked a flight to Country Y too-one day ahead of Evelyn's. Charles said it was for business, but everyone knew that was just an excuse. Like him, Charles couldn't stand the idea of Evelyn alone in a strange place.

But while Charles simply worried that Evelyn would feel lost or overwhelmed, with no one to back her up, he himself had deeper concerns the Rochette family, for one.

"Mr. Jenkins, my people will also be flying to Country Y. They'll stay at the same hotel as you and Evelyn. I'll tell them to follow your lead."

"Alright. Don't worry. I won't let anything happen to Eve," Charles replied.

He didn't turn down Brooks's offer. After all, they were overseas-anything could happen. A few more people looking out for Eve could only help.

In the end, both he and Brooks just wanted to be Evelyn's safety net. She could chase her dreams; they'd take care of the rest.

...

Evelyn had no idea about any of this.

The day of her flight, Josephine and Adam took her to the airport. Josephine kept fussing, "Eve, you'll be all alone in Country Y. Don't wander off by yourself, okay? Promise me you'll be careful."

"Mom, I know, I'll look after myself," Evelyn reassured her.

you to come home," Josephine said, reluctantly letting

then it was time for security. With her assistant beside her, Evelyn waved goodbye and disappeared into the

Charles. Brooks had told her Charles had flown out a

at ease until she

picked up immediately. "Aunt Josephine, don't worry. I'll take care of

see anyone from the Rochette family, keep Evelyn away from them.

it," Charles agreed, no questions

sigh. "I'm

too involved with Charles, but

the only one she could count on to

with my life," Charles promised. It was simple, but it was all he wanted to

...

Country Y

someone from the hotel waiting to pick her up. She checked their

plane. After checking in and taking a quick rest, Evelyn decided explore the neighborhood around the

of energy. The moment they spotted Evelyn, they struck up a conversationThe three of them hit it off right away, calling each other

short distance