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.

waiting for you to come home," Josephine said, reluctantly letting go of Evelyn's

and then it was time for security. With her assistant

whipped out her phone and called Charles. Brooks had told her Charles had flown out a day early and was staying at

at ease until she knew Charles was

"Aunt Josephine, don't

Evelyn

it," Charles agreed, no questions

a long sigh. "I'm trusting you

get too involved with Charles, but

only one she could count on to keep

It was simple, but it was all he wanted to do for the rest

...

Country Y

the hotel waiting to pick her up. She checked

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

up a conversationThe three of them hit it off right away, calling each

distance away, in