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.

impact reverberated through the silent apartment, my hand stinging from the force of the blow. His head jerked to the side, a red welt

could just

as love," I seethed, the bitterness coating each word. "You know what? You're the biggest mistake

leave, but his hand snaked out and clasped mine. "Evelyn, I'm sorry," he pleaded, the determination replaced by guilt in his eyes. For a moment, I wavered, almost succumbing to

I was not going to

with frustration. "So fine. If you want me gone, I'll go. I'm done with your

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

me, his desperation

I didn't mean it," he implored, reaching for me once more. But I recoiled, tears now streaming

from me, Jacob. Don't even try," I warned, pointing an accusing finger at him. "You said we needed a break, and I heard you loud and clear. Now let me do what

wrapped his arms around

had opened between us. His fingers brushed away the dress clutched in my hand, and I found myself melting into

his forehead resting against

Don't let his

myself from his grasp but he held me

to push

I was at that moment but at the same time I was ensnared in

Fuck me.

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 my tears with his thumbs,

do this, Jacob," I choked out a sob, attempting to pull away, but he held me fast,

again, his voice heavy with

my body. "Pushing me away every time things get toughâ€"it's not okay. We can't keep doing this to

know what I did was wrong,"

tone filled

have said that.

it, Evelyn. I want

side, especially now. But I also want to give you