The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 167

With a gentle nudge, Evelyn's head was tilted back just enough for Charles to plant an eager kiss. Initially, he didn't want to wake her, so his kisses were soft and restrained. His lips brushed against hers, lightly sucking on her lower lip. But soon, those fleeting touches

weren't enough for Charles. As his breathing grew heavier, he craved more.

pulled Evelyn even closer, his hand on her waist becoming restless.

Almost on instinct, he parted her slightly open lips, diving deeper. He captured her mouth fully, immersing himself in the warmth between her lips. As the kiss intensified, so did his breath. A heat surged through him, pooling in his stomach. Unable to help himself, Charles He rolled over, pressing Evelyn beneath him. Just as the moment was about to ignite into something more, Evelyn's eyes flew open. She was just waking up, a hint of confusion in her gaze, but it quickly shifted to understanding and anger.

In an instant, her expression turned icy. How had she slept so deeply last night? All she knew was that Charles was taking liberties again. Memories of last night flashed through her mind, and she couldn't fathom how Charles had the nerve to touch her. She was furious and reacted without thinking, her hand flying to slap Charles across the face.

her tone was unwavering.

changed

than his, and she struggled to push him away. But pinned down as she was, their proximity only increased the

Evelyn stopped struggling

now,

feared he might lose control. With no other option, she reached for the call button. She seemed to truly repel him, and this realization made Charles' face darken further. He shot her a long, hard look, then rolled off and out of

rushed in. Brooks had specifically asked her to keep an eye on this

are

looked at the nurse apologetically, having pressed the button