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.

her love

broken up with him.

I told you to let go of

to kiss her again, she bit down

from his lip. The metallic taste momentarily stunned Charles, allowing Evelyn to push him away with all her might. She managed to escape

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 her eager and

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

then did Charles remember he had promised to spend the morning with Sandy. He quickly dressed in a suit, looking every bit the distinguished gentleman.

She straightened her clothes and staggered to her feet, pushing open the bedroom door. She held her daughter's urn close, and tears welled

...

drove to the Greenrose residence where Dahlia and Sandy

huffed through her nose upon seeing Charles. "Is my little princess angry?" Charles approached

neck, tilting her chin up proudly. "Daddy, if you

into a smile