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?

as Charles was about to demand answers, Evelyn, eyes blazing with fury, shoved him

was full of resentment. Charles

mind was on Charlie, and she didn't spare Charles a glance as she turned and

"Evelyn!"

her. He was a second too late;

He watched the elevator descend while

dashed for the stairs. He flew down, taking two steps

fast, but the elevator was faster. By the time he hit the ground floor, Evelyn had already slipped

straight. Her only thought was that Charlie was in the water, and

sprinted to the water's edge. Without a second

Charles shouted, his eyes wide. He lunged forward, grabbed her wrist just

thin hospital gown. Her bones were protruding beneath his hands. She was getting too thin.

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

you trying

get

yourself sick?"