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.

reverberated through the silent apartment, my hand stinging from the force of the blow. His head

I could

nothing but a heartless monster masquerading as love," I seethed, the bitterness coating each word. "You know what?

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

going to stay with him, not

rock bottom, you push me away. You do this. All the time. Every fucking time!" My words dripped with frustration. "So fine.

the closet. With reckless abandon, I began shoving my clothes

he followed me, his

didn't mean it," he implored, reaching for me once more.

the fuck away 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 needs to be fucking done." "You know I didn't mean

his

erase the chasm that had opened between us. His fingers brushed away the dress clutched in my hand, and I found myself melting into his embrace, my back

his forehead resting

Don't let

fucking go!" I tried to free myself from his grasp but he held me

push

to fuck off, that was how mad I was at that moment but at the same time

Fuck me.

all of this?" His expression softened as he cupped my face gently in his hands. "I'm sorry," he murmured, brushing

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

he whispered again, his voice heavy

my body. "Pushing me away every time things get toughâ€"it's not okay. We

what I did was

his tone

shouldn't have

Evelyn. I

now. But I also want to give