My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 58 Crossed Wires

Evelyn

The morning sun's despicable rays fell upon my face, rudely rousing me from the only respite I'd found after last night's ordeal. With a groan, I reluctantly sat up, though I had absolutely no intention of leaving my room. Even now, I could sense the telltale signs of my anguish-red, swollen eyes and a blotchy complexion, the result of countless tears and emotional turmoil.

Fuck, men are cruel, especially the ones who effortlessly make you fall in love with them.

But Jacob hadn't appeared cruel at first glance...

"Stop obsessing over the man who dumped you, Evelyn," I muttered to myself, trying hard to maintain my composure-god, this was just the morning, I couldn't already lose my shit.

But again, it was a struggle not to let my emotions betray me, for inside, I was a whirlwind of pain and confusion. "You've been dumped, face it."

I took a deep breath and ran my fingers through my dishevelled hair.

For a fleeting moment, as I concentrated on my breathing and the warmth of the sun's rays, my thoughts drifted to a more tranquil place. It was as if I'd found a brief peace from the storm raging within me, but it lasted only a second.

In the very next moment, memories of Jacob and me in this very bed came crashing back. I could almost feel the warmth of his body, surpassing the sun's gentle embrace, and the lingering scent of him that clung to my skin. I couldn't be sure if my senses were deceiving me, but the sensations remained vivid. The rush that surged through my veins when his piercing blue eyes locked onto mine, and the intoxicating sensation of his lips pressed against mine, flooded my mind once more.

Fuck. He indeed ruined me for other men- it was impossible to forget him.

Sighing, I mustered the strength to rise from the bed, my sanity hanging by a thread. Just as I was about to take that reluctant step forward, my gaze landed on the nightstand. There, a plate brimming with pancakes, adorned with a generous drizzle of chocolate sauce exactly as I liked it, caught my eye. Next to it sat a glass of water and a small note.

Leaning in, I snatched the note.

"Dear Evie, Please don't skip breakfast. I insist, don't! I understand you might not want to come downstairs right now, and that's perfectly okay. Take all the time you need. However, I don't want you to be too hard on yourself. By the way, your friends put in a lot of effort to prepare your breakfast. Admittedly, we had to dispose of a few burnt pancakes, but Mason, in particular, excelled in making that chocolate sauce you love so much. So, out of respect for our hard work, finish your breakfast, or there will be consequences. Or, as your dad would say, 'Your allowance will be severely affected.' No more for now! Goodbye, and I'll check in on you during lunchtime, along with your friends."

smile crept onto my lips. I couldn't have

reached for the plate, letting go of

with Jacob and that bitch. If love couldn't hold him, then nothing

move on,

tears freely ran down my cheeks, but one

***

Jacob

I'd smoked by now. Sleep had eluded me completely throughout the night. All I could remember, and all my eyes could see, were the tears that had filled hers. The pain of betrayal in her voice, and the way she gazed at me as if I were stripping her of everything she held dear. Those

wrong, but what choice did I have? Some things were beyond anyone's control. This was the path I believed needed to

Samuel when faced with problems, but this time, I couldn't even do that because I had already messed up royally. Evelyn was the last person in this world I should have gotten involved with, yet she had become the only one I'd fallen

step back, and I couldn't step

promised her I

clawed its way up my emotional defenses, threatening to break through. It took every ounce of strength to resist the overwhelming urge to rush back

my chest didn't fade. Her scent still lingered in my mind her smile, the sound of her laughter, the intoxicating sensation of her in my arms, close to me- I was going

in my injured hand seemed to dull the ache, but only slightly. Blood oozed from the fresh wound, and a

an unexpected sight greeted my eyes. My fists clenched at my sides, and my jaw tightened when I saw her sitting on my

this. You don't have the best control over yourself in these moments," she said calmly, placing the kit beside her. She then pulled out a bottle of disinfectant and a cotton swab, standing up. "Come here, let me tend to

to be

now, Chloe!" Even the sight of her disgusted

huh? I come here after

from my lips, "Are you seriously suggesting that now? And who gave you the green light to come here and put on this pretentious act? No one asked you to come, so spare me the performance and scram." I attempted to move past her, but she gripped my

You've already shattered your friendship with Danica because you fucked her daughter behind her back, and now you're on the

grip. "What part of this don't you understand? You and I are finished.