The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 492

Charles felt it deeply. The metaphorical knife twisted sharply into his heart, leaving his soul raw and bleeding. The pain made him tremble, yet he held onto Evelyn, refusing to let go.

"Eve, let's have another child. Charlie would have wanted us to. He'll come back to us," he pleaded, his words a mix of a desperate promise to Evelyn and an attempt to convince himself.

Overwhelmed by his emotions, Charles kissed Evelyn, unable to hold back any longer. Despite Evelyn's resistance, his instincts took over. Even though it had been ages since they were close, Charles remembered every detail about her.

He gently carried her into the bedroom, laying her softly onto the bed's comforting embrace.

"Charles, if you touch me today, I swear I'll kill you!" Evelyn shouted, pinned in his arms, her hands tied behind her back with a tie, rendering her defenseless. Her legs were trapped beneath him, and as she realized how serious he was, fury rose within her.

There was no turning back now. Evelyn fought with every ounce of strength, but no matter her efforts, Charles slowly overcame her defenses.

Panic surged through Evelyn. As Charles lifted her, pulling her close, fear overwhelmed her, and she finally cried out, "Charles, please don't!"

speak remained trapped inside, but the fear and emotional collapse unleashed a torrent

battle raged within him, stretching seconds into what felt like

with another child, forging a new bond between them, offering a fresh start. Yet another voice questioned how he could bear to force her when she was so

the internal struggle, Charles watched Evelyn,

tear-stained eyes.

kiss was tender, filled with emotion, making her feel cherished. Evelyn, puzzled by the unexpected warmth, instinctively

gaze, his eyes deep

wrong. I won't

he summoned the last of his willpower to let her go, rolling off the bed and rushing into the

and soon the sound of running water filled the room. Released, Evelyn collapsed onto the bed, her strength gone. It took several moments for her to realize Charles had truly

down, but fear lingered that it wouldn't be enough, that