The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 163

"Charles, you're such a jerk!"

Evelyn's eyes blazed with fury, her teeth clenched in frustration, feeling utterly helpless.

She tried to shove Charles away, but he wouldn't budge. With no other option, Evelyn turned her gaze to Brooks, standing nearby.

In an apologetic tone, she said, "Brooks, you don't need to search for the necklace anymore. It's late; you should head home and get some rest." Her words were a polite way of asking him to leave. Brooks got the hint. He'd also seen the necklace in Charles' hand. It was an ordinary-looking piece, but the one Evelyn had asked him to find.

"Alright, take care. Call me if you need anything," Brooks replied. He's gentle and understanding enough not to complicate things for Evelyn. He could see the necklace held great significance for her.

Once Brooks left and the door clicked shut, Evelyn's face turned cold again. She glared at Charles, her voice icy, "The necklace."

"Lie down," Charles said curtly.

Evelyn was taken aback. The sharp retort she had readily dissolved as she met his intense gaze. The necklace was still in his grip. With no choice, she reluctantly lay back on the hospital bed. Before she could say more, Charles locked the door and returned to her side. He leaned over, reaching to unbutton her shirt.

Before he could touch her, Evelyn grabbed his hand with a wary look. "What are you doing?"

"What do you think I'm doing?" Charles' expression darkened, eyeing Evelyn like she was overreacting. "What, can't I even touch you now?"

commanded, his voice firm. He was used to being in control around

tight. "I sent Brooks

and softened slightly, "I just wanted to check your

had changed in Evelyn. Ever since he broke his promise to take Charlie

idea immediately. It was ridiculous. Evelyn loved him too much to move on overnight. Agreeing to a blind date with Brooks must have

need your care," Evelyn

Charles lost patience and forcefully unbuttoned her

Evelyn yelled as her injuries came

man said was true.

in her wounds. "Evelyn, are you

words cut deep. To Evelyn, that necklace symbolized Charlie. Charles' disdain

Charles hard. "Shut tup! You have no right to judge this necklace. It's priceless tome. Give it

couldn't grasp how important

"Evelyn!" Charles was livid.

his dark glare, Evelyn sat up, trying desperately to snatch the

Evelyn, having Charlie's necklace in Charles'

been insignificant to Charles. He wouldn't care about the necklace, not when he didn't even

reddened further, her emotions

"Give it back!"

her struggles caused her injuries. The