Chapter 37. Mending Promises

Evelyn

As his words crashed over me like a relentless wave, every fiber of my being throbbed with an avoidable pain. For a brief moment, I couldn’t fucking fathom that Jacob had actually said it.

Did he really? Or was it just my mind playing cruel tricks on me?

No, there was no mistaking it—he had indeed uttered those heartless words. And worse yet, he did so without a hint of hesitation.

How could he?!

I approached him, my gaze empty, devoid of any emotion, any tears, my hands shaking, “What did you just say?”

He remained silent for a beat, avoiding my gaze, but I refused to give him an out—I wouldn’t budge until I got the fucking answers I demanded. He was not going to get away with it.

“You heard me, Evelyn.”

This piece of shit…

“So, say it again,” I demanded, my voice rising. “Fucking say it again.”

“Evelyn…” His hesitation was palpable.

“What?! What’s stopping you from saying it again when you have already