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."

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

if I wanted to leave, you wouldn't stop me. Do you not remember your own words?" Yvonne's voice quivered with

never one to keep

filled her as she tried to make her way back to the car, to escape with Nina. But her body was weak from her

up in her eyes as the realization set in. She

to comfort her. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. I'm just scared of losing you.

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

once more. This time, she managed to catch him off guard and broke free, slipping out

Joe

the door and called out,

car was too far. She wouldn't make it

if she could reach the other side, they wouldn't be able to follow. She could escape Joe forever, go somewhere where

fueling her, she picked up her

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

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