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?"

his voice firm. He

defiant and held his hand tight. "I sent Brooks

injuries, and softened slightly, "I just wanted to check your

to take Charlie to the amusement park, she had hidden Charlie

loved him too much to move on overnight. Agreeing to a blind date with Brooks must have been to

don't need your

patience and forcefully

as her

was true.

turned icy as he took in her wounds. "Evelyn, are you out of your mind? All this for a

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

heart ached. Tears of anger welled up. She slapped Charles hard. "Shut tup! You have

he couldn't grasp how important Charlie's

"Evelyn!" Charles was livid.

up, trying desperately to snatch the necklace from his

trinket" stung. For Evelyn, having Charlie's necklace

always been insignificant to Charles. He wouldn't care about

eyes reddened further, her

"Give it back!"

her struggles caused her injuries. The sting of her