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."

back, shutting him down in

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

was and finally relented, dialing Andrew to

...

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

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

burning up,

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

with jealousy 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 stand by helplessly, watching the woman he

from her

kind of warmth from her

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

same gentle tone to drink her homemade

giving all of that

а

longer. He stepped in, ignoring his own discomfort; feeding Brooks was distasteful,

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

towel and carefully wiped his face and hands. His jacket

more comfortable.

the last straw for Charles. He

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

Evelyn let him

in on the