Chapter 55. Broken Hearts

Evelyn

“What… what did you say?” I stammered, my hands dropping back to my sides, my eyes fixated on his figure.

My heart literally stopped. Yes, I’d felt it skip a beat many times, especially whenever my gaze landed on Jacob. But today, there was something terrifying about the way it ceased to beat. It was as if my entire world had crumbled, and every fiber of my being could only register those few words escaping his lips. Words that I could scarcely believe came from him—the man who, just a few hours ago, had told me that I was the only one he’d ever love.

No! This had to be some cruel joke…

He couldn’t possibly be serious.

I watched as he exhaled a sigh, taking a drag and releasing the smoke into the air. His unaffected demeanor was already starting to infuriate me. How could he remain so composed while uttering words that were fucking breaking my heart into a thousand pieces?

“I’m sorry for keeping you in the dark, Evelyn. I just can’t