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?"

voice firm. He was used to being in control

his hand tight. "I sent

and softened slightly, "I just

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

Brooks? Charles dismissed the idea immediately. It was ridiculous. Evelyn loved him too much to move

don't need your care,"

patience and

as her injuries

was true. He knew she was hurt, but not this

her wounds. "Evelyn, are you out of your mind?

To Evelyn, that necklace symbolized Charlie. Charles' disdain

tup! You have no right to judge this necklace. It's

Charlie, so he couldn't grasp how important Charlie's

"Evelyn!" Charles was livid.

Evelyn sat up, trying desperately to snatch the necklace

Evelyn, having Charlie's necklace in Charles' hand felt like an insult

care about the necklace, not when

reddened further, her

"Give it back!"

struggles caused her injuries.