The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 179

Charles never felt the need to force himself on her. Over the last five years, their most intimate moments were in bed. He knew her body better than she did. Teasing her was second nature to him. But tonight was different...

loved him. But the reality hit hard. Her body was as cold as her words.

Charles replayed Evelyn's reaction in the car. He'd tried every move he had. Yet, she still pushed him away. His heart was pounding. He was desperate to prove something. It felt like if he could show that her body was more honest than her words, it would mean she still Did this mean she truly didn't love him anymore? Charles refused to accept that. No way.

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Brooks made sure Evelyn got home safely. Once inside, he helped her to the couch and then headed to the kitchen. He poured a glass of water, added a dash of honey, and handed it to her. "Here, have some water."

Evelyn took the glass and sipped slowly, the warmth soothing her nerves. "Brooks, thank you for tonight." If he hadn't shown up, she would have been trapped.

"I'm just glad you're okay." Brooks wanted to reach out and gently pat her hair, but instead, he held back, clenching his fist.

herself and looked up at him. "Brooks, this is Charles' hair..." She opened her hand to show several strands, some still with bits of scalp. She'd pulled them during her struggle with Charles. "Could you help me get

sample, Brooks didn't pry. He could understand her intentions clearly: she no longer loved Charles. That meant there was a chance for him. But he also

them away. Sensing the exhaustion in Evelyn's eyes,

him.

Brooks headed downstairs. Charles'

car was still

Hearked outside Evelyn's

leaning against it, coat draped over his shoulders, a cigarette in his hand. The ground was littered with cigarette butts. As Brooks walked past, Charles eyes were dark and

in the past, present, or future, Eve is

Evelyn isn't your

me!" Charles' voice was commanding and unyielding. He couldn't let go of

no one waits

didn't see the

further. He walked to his car and got in but didn't