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 was used to being

defiant and held his hand tight. "I sent Brooks away. Now, give

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

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

she have fallen for Brooks? Charles dismissed the idea immediately. It was ridiculous. Evelyn loved him too much to

your care,"

finished, Charles lost patience and forcefully unbuttoned her hospital

her injuries

What the man said was true. He

"Evelyn, are you out of your

Charlie. Charles' disdain for it felt like

heart ached. Tears of anger welled up. She slapped Charles hard. "Shut tup! You have no right to judge this necklace.

didn't love Charlie, so he couldn't grasp how important Charlie's ashes

"Evelyn!" Charles was livid.

up, trying desperately to snatch the necklace from

"worthless trinket" stung. For Evelyn, having Charlie's necklace in Charles' hand felt

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

eyes reddened further, her emotions

"Give it back!"

as she ignored the pain her struggles caused her injuries. The sting