The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 164

"No!"

Evelyn's eyes were bloodshot. Her heart-wrenching scream echoed from deep within her.

"Charlie..." She whispered, stumbling out of bed in a frenzy, rushing to the window with all her might.

Instinctively, she reached out, not realizing she was already halfway out the window.

The danger didn't register; her only thought was to save her Charlie. But it was too late. She was just a moment too slow, helplessly watching as the necklace arced through the night sky, disappearing into the shimmering water below. "Evelyn, you're on the fifth floor! Are you out of your mind?"

Charles was beside himself. His heart was in his throat. He hadn't expected Evelyn to act so recklessly.

Thank goodness he reacted in time, pulling her back from the edge. He clutched her waist, eyes blazing with anger.

Why was she risking her life for a necklace? It was unbelievable!

Who gave her that necklace? Why did it mean so much?

about to demand answers, Evelyn, eyes blazing with

was full of resentment. Charles staggered back against the

Charlie, and she didn't spare Charles a glance

"Evelyn!"

her. He was a second too late; the elevator doors closed right in his

like steel. He watched the elevator descend while

Evelyn might do something drastic, he couldn't wait and dashed for the stairs. He flew

elevator was faster. By the time he hit the ground floor, Evelyn had

Her only thought was that Charlie was in the water, and she had

second thought, she climbed

her

were protruding beneath his hands. She was getting

wrapped it around her to warm her up. His face darkened as he scolded her, "Are you crazy? Do

Are you

get

yourself sick?"