The Day Our Promise Breaks

The air began to grow hot and arid. A wave of heat pooled in his lower abdomen. Charles flipped over, pinning Evelyn beneath him.

Evelyn gasped for air as she awoke from her nightmare. She slowly opened her eyes to the bedroom ceiling, feeling momentarily disoriented.

The dream had been so sorrowful that it was hard to distinguish from reality. That is until she felt a chill against her chest, bringing her fully to consciousness. Only then did she realize her clothes were disheveled, and Charles was undressing her.

Evelyn's expression turned icy, and her blood ran cold. Without a second thought, she pushed against him. "Charles, let me go."

But Charles was caught up in the moment. He not only didn't stop but became even more aggressive.

Even if Charles didn't love Evelyn, he couldn't deny his attraction to her body. He couldn't resist her touch.

Evelyn's expression grew increasingly grim.

For the past five years, whenever Charles wanted to, he would pin her down and have his way with her. He never once considered her feelings.

endured it all for the sake of her love for

with him. What

told you to let go of me.

kiss her again, she bit down hard

metallic taste momentarily stunned Charles, allowing Evelyn to push him away with all her might. She managed to

not eating and the exertion, she gasped for breath, and her vision was darkening. But she remained vigilant, wrapping herself in a thin blanket. Her gaze was wary of Charles. It was as if she was ready to fight him off if he dared to touch her again. This show of defiance killed Charles' interest. He preferred

from his pocket onto the bed. The screen lit up with several missed calls, all from

Sandy. He quickly dressed in a suit,

Evelyn's body slump, falling onto the bed. She straightened her clothes and staggered to her feet, pushing open the bedroom door.

...

to the Greenrose residence where Dahlia and

Sandy heard the engine, she immediately ran out to greet him. However, she turned her head away and huffed through her nose upon seeing Charles. "Is my little princess angry?" Charles approached and lifted her into his

around Charles' neck, tilting her chin up proudly. "Daddy, if you give me a kiss, I'll forgive

lips curving into a smile as he complied