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."

trust anyone else," Evelyn shot back,

concern for Brooks, not even in front of Charles. Every bit of tenderness she offered was like a stab to

finally relented,

...

they waited for Andrew, Charles lingered by the bed, watching Evelyn sit at Brooks's side, her voice gentle as she soothed

I'm not going anywhere. Let go, and I'll help you drink some hangover soup.

was burning up, drunk

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

might have tried. But now, all he could do was stand by helplessly, watching the woman he loved take care of another

from her was another

kind of warmth from her

she'd sit by his side after a night

same gentle tone to drink

giving all of that

а

stepped in, ignoring his

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

and carefully wiped his face and hands. His jacket was soaked in alcohol, so

more comfortable.

for Charles. He stepped in-careful

her. She was pregnant, after all,

Evelyn let

on