The Day Our Promise Breaks

Evelyn was on the verge of tears. Her dignity was shattered. Anger surged through her as she fought back desperately.

In the moment his attention was diverted by Dahlia and his guard was down, she kneed him hard below the belt.

"Ugh!" Charles grunted in pain.

Seizing the moment of his agony, Evelyn flipped over, escaping from beneath him. She opened the car door and got out.

Pulling her coat tighter around her disheveled self, she hurried back to her own car in a disarray of steps and got in. Only when she locked the door did her tense nerves finally relax. Inside the car, Charles leaned back in his seat, taking out a cigarette from the pack and lighting it.

His gaze had followed Evelyn, as he savored how she had just lain beneath him.

Her hair was in disarray, and her skin was glowing under the light. The marks he had left were like roses blooming in the snow.

Charlie's Adam's apple bobbed as the arousal in his eyes deepened. He took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. The smoke swirled around, obscuring his expression.

Dahlia's concerned voice rang out again. "Charles, are you there?"

responded nonchalantly, "Hmm,

his voice traveled through the line

strange sound

That sound was a clear indication of what he

out if he was angry because Evelyn had messed with

he had made

on her phone tightened

Charles. She softened her voice slightly,

respond and knew he was displeased with her

weakness and immediately apologized, "Charles, I know I shouldn't have gone to meet Evelyn today. But

after she fell asleep, you left. She woke up in the middle of the night and didn't see you and cried all night. She kept asking me why she has a dad but still feels like we're abroad and couldn't live with her

enduring so much hardship and suffering. I was just too heartbroken

good care of both of

again. I know you're considering grandma's health. I'll be patient. I'll also strive to win first place in this year's Jewelry Design Contest to gain

"Hmm." Charles responded softly.

the promise she had hoped for,