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."

I can't let

stop me. Do you not remember your own

keep his promises. He hadn't before,

escape with Nina. But her body was weak from her recent recovery,

eyes as the realization set

cupped her face in his hands, trying to comfort her. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

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

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

Joe roared

shout from the car, quickly opened the door and called out, "Yvonne, get back in the

between Yvonne and the car was too far.

desperation, Yvonne turned and sprinted toward the middle of the road, her only thought being that if she could reach the other side, they wouldn't be able to follow. She could escape Joe forever, go somewhere where no one knew her, and start a new

her, she picked up her

clearly and didn't know how to navigate through it. As one barreled toward her,

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