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 you leave me. I

stop me. Do you not remember your own words?" Yvonne's voice quivered with

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

the car, to escape with Nina. But her body was weak from her recent recovery, and she lacked the strength to break

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

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 you. I'm just scared of losing you. You don't know how much blood

coming out in a rush as he bent down and picked Yvonne up in his arms. "Let's not stay here. Let's go home. I'll make sure you

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

her!" Joe roared in

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

car was

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

that thought fueling her, she picked up

see clearly and didn't know how to navigate

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