The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 604

Chapter 604

"Eve!"

Charles couldn't take his eyes off Evelyn and Brooks's joined hands. The sight

stung, sharp and raw. His voice came out low and tight.

Evelyn met his angry gaze without flinching.

Staying behind to care for Brooks had clearly hit a nerve. Charles's

possessiveness had always run deep-he couldn't stand her fussing over Brooks, especially right under his nose.

But so what?

Why should she care about his feelings?

The air between them sizzled, neither willing to give an inch.

She was set on staying.

He was determined to take her away.

Evelyn braced herself for a fight, ready to snap back. She didn't expect Charles to be the first to fold.

He let out a breath and softened his tone. "This is Aaron's place. He can take care of Brooks."

trust anyone else," Evelyn shot back, shutting

bother hiding her concern for Brooks, not even in front of Charles. Every bit of tenderness she offered was like a

saw how firm she was and finally relented, dialing Andrew to come

...

for Andrew, Charles lingered by the bed, watching Evelyn

I'll help you drink some

burning up, drunk and

kept coaxing, soft and patient, until Brooks finally relaxed his grip. She fed him the soup, one careful

just drag Evelyn away-if not for her pregnancy, he might have tried.

gentle word from her was

heard that kind of warmth from her

she'd sit by his side after a night

same gentle tone to drink her homemade

all of that

а

watch any longer. He stepped in,

look at him. If he wouldn't leave, she acted

his face and hands. His jacket was soaked in alcohol, so Evelyn started to take

more comfortable.

was the last straw for Charles. He stepped in-careful not to be

all, and he didn't want to risk making

time, Evelyn let

in on the

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