The Day Our Promise Breaks

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."

shot back, shutting him down in just a

even in front of Charles. Every bit of tenderness

and finally relented, dialing Andrew to come check

...

bed, watching Evelyn sit at Brooks's side, her voice gentle as she

not going anywhere. Let go, and I'll help you

up, drunk and barely

patient, until Brooks finally relaxed his grip. She fed him the soup, one careful spoonful

and pain. He couldn't just drag Evelyn away-if not for her pregnancy, he might have tried. But now, all he could do was

from her was another

that kind of warmth from her in

she'd sit by his side after a night of drinking,

tone to

she was giving all of

а

me do it," Charles finally blurted, unable to watch any longer. He stepped in, ignoring his

him. If he wouldn't leave,

towel and carefully wiped his face and hands. His jacket was soaked in alcohol, so Evelyn started to take it off to

more comfortable.

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

She was pregnant, after all, and he didn't want to risk making

Evelyn let him

walked in on the scene