My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 125 Mending Promises

Evelyn

As his words crashed over me like a relentless wave, every fiber of my being throbbed with an avoidable pain. For a brief moment, I couldn't fucking fathom that Jacob had actually said it. Did he really? Or was it just my mind playing cruel tricks on me?

No, there was no mistaking itâ€"he had indeed uttered those heartless words. And worse yet, he did so without a hint of hesitation.

How could he?!

I approached him, my gaze empty, devoid of any emotion, any tears, my hands shaking, "What did you just say?"

He remained silent for a beat, avoiding my gaze, but I refused to give him an outâ€"I wouldn't budge until I got the fucking answers I demanded. He was not going to get away with it.

"You heard me, Evelyn."

This piece of shit….

"So, say it again," I demanded, my voice rising. "Fucking say it again."

"Evelyn..." His hesitation was palpable.

"What?! What's stopping you from saying it again when you have already said it so easily the first time? What's wrong, huh?" Despite my fury, tears began to well in my eyes, a sensation I loathed. "Just say it!" I shoved him, backing him against the wall.

"Listen, it'sâ€""

"Don't you dare try to dodge it after you've already said it, you heartless bastard! Say it again!" I shoved him once more, the force propelling him against the unforgiving surface.

"I said we should take a fucking break, Evelyn!" He blurted out finally, his words cutting through the air like a knife.

I raised my hand and delivered a resounding slap across his cheek. The impact reverberated through the silent apartment, my hand stinging from the force of the blow. His head jerked to the side, a red welt forming at the

I could just fucking

what? You're the biggest mistake

in his eyes. For a moment, I wavered, almost succumbing to the sincerity in his gaze. But then I rememberedâ€"he'd crossed a line today that couldn't be uncrossed. Not just one line, he crossed every fucking line he

enough. I was not going to stay with

this stuntâ€"every time you hit rock bottom, you push me away. You do this. All the time. Every fucking time!" My words dripped with frustration. "So fine. If you want me gone, I'll go. I'm done with your indecision. Do whatever the fuck you want. I am

into the bedroom, grabbing my suitcase and flinging open the closet. With reckless abandon, I began shoving my clothes inside, the violence

followed me,

it," he implored, reaching for me once more. But I recoiled,

pointing an accusing finger at him. "You said we needed a break, and I heard you loud and clear. Now let me

wrapped his arms

opened between us. His fingers brushed away

sorry," he whispered, his forehead resting against my

Evelyn. Don't let his words affect

tried to free myself

push

him to fuck off, that was how mad I was at that moment but at the same time I was ensnared in a labyrinth of emotionsâ€"helpless, hopelessly entangled in love. Instead oforesisting, I found myself turning in his embrace to meet

Fuck me.

my cheeks unchecked. "What have I done wrong? Why do you always push me away? What's my fault in all of this?" His expression softened as he cupped my face gently in his hands. "I'm sorry," he murmured, brushing away

attempting to pull away, but he held me fast, drawing

whispered again, his voice heavy with

things get toughâ€"it's not okay. We can't keep doing this to each other. One day, one of us will walk

what I did

tone filled

have

Evelyn. I want you

I also want to give you