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."

Evelyn shot back,

for Brooks, not even in front of Charles. Every

firm she was and finally relented, dialing Andrew to come check

...

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

going anywhere. Let go, and I'll help you drink some hangover soup. You'll

burning up, drunk and

soft and patient, until Brooks finally relaxed his grip.

He couldn't just drag Evelyn away-if not for her pregnancy, he might have tried. But

word from her was

kind of

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

with that same gentle tone to drink

all of that

а

watch any longer. He stepped in, ignoring his own discomfort; feeding Brooks

If he wouldn't leave, she acted like he wasn't even

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

more comfortable.

straw for Charles. He stepped

her. She was pregnant, after all, and he didn't want to

Evelyn let

in on the

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