The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 563

But now, he might not even be able to keep his left leg.

Even if he could win Eve's forgiveness, he'd just become a burden-a cripple who would only hold her back.

He already owed Eve so much. How could he bear to drag her down further?

Letting go was the best thing he could do for her.

If she wanted to be with Brooks, then he'd become her shield, making sure no one dared look down on her.

That's why he forced himself to come here tonight.

Because he knew Mrs. Robinson would never easily approve of Eve and Brooks being together.

And he refused to let anyone belittle or trouble Eve.

Understanding this in his heart was one thing.

Actually letting go, for Charles, was pure agony.

This was the girl he'd set his heart on since he was ten years old.

How could he really let her go?

But whether he wanted to or not, he had to.

Charles's clenched fists slowly relaxed. He forced himself to tear his gaze away from the sight of Evelyn's hand entwined with Brooks's, and looked up at Mrs. Robinson.

"Eve is the Jenkins family's Miss Evelyn. The Jenkins family will offer five percent of Jenkins Enterprises as her dowry."

A stunned silence fell over the room.

Five percent of Jenkins Enterprises...

Evelyn's first instinct was to refuse.

his voice low enough

this is what I owe you-and Charlie.

it was always meant for you and

he'd worked for all these

give her the best

why he pushed himself

it was five

that Charlie was gone,

no one else for

Evelyn fell silent.

many things that couldn't be said in this

past wasn't something to

reluctant gaze finally moved

parted,

a long moment before he managed to squeeze out the words: "Take good care

all. Charles had pushed himself

if he stayed any longer, he

lingering look at Evelyn, he signaled to Aiden to over

inson. Content berselet

birthday. Just a small token

of jewelry worth

to

gift was presented, he said, "I have some business to take care

glanced at Evelyn

Then he walked away.

a master at hiding his

he was hurting more than anyone could imagine,

him seemed to notice.

one except

Evelyn caught the faint,

certain it was coming

was watching