Joe immediately seized the opportunity, repeatedly promising that he would keep his word.

"Alright, have your men leave, and I'll get out of the car to talk."

Yvonne was still thinking about Nina's safety. If the conversation went south, at least Nash could quickly drive away, ensuring Nina's safety.

The cars blocking the road pulled over to the side, and Nash parked his car by the curb as well, allowing traffic to flow normally again.

As Yvonne opened the door, Nina grabbed her hand, concern in her eyes. Yvonne turned back to reassure her friend. "It's alright, Nina. I'm craving some barbeque ribs. Could you ask your helper to prepare it for me?"

"Of course. I'll call right now. But if anything feels wrong, get back in the car immediately," Nina urged, her unease growing as she watched Yvonne step out.

Before Yvonne could reach him, Joe rushed over and pulled her to the side, wrapping her tightly in his arms.

"You're awake. You're finally awake. I thought... No, you were never going to leave me. I was just imagining the worst," Joe rambled, holding her so tightly she could hardly breathe. Yvonne, struggling for air, tried to push him away with all her might. "You're hurting me. Let me go."

even tighter. "No. I can't let you leave me. I

wanted to leave, you wouldn't stop me. Do you not remember your own words?"

Joe was never one to keep his promises. He hadn't before,

to make her way back to the car, to escape with Nina. But her body was weak from her recent recovery, and

eyes as the realization set in. She might not be able to get

immediately loosening his grip. He cupped her face in his hands, trying to comfort her. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt

and picked Yvonne up in his arms. "Let's not stay here. Let's go home. I'll make sure

don't want to..." Yvonne cried out, struggling once more. This time, she managed

her!" Joe

quickly opened the door and called out,

was too far. She wouldn't

they wouldn't be able to follow. She could escape Joe forever, go somewhere where no one knew

fueling her,

heavy, the cars moving fast. Yvonne couldn't see clearly and didn't

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