Yvonne instinctively turned to flee, but Joe was quicker, catching up and grabbing her arm.

"I'll take you home," he said.

"No need, Nina's on her way," Yvonne replied, using her friend as a shield. Nina was the only person she could rely on in moments like this.

"I swear, I won't do anything. Just let me drive you back," Joe promised, showing her the IV needle still in his wrist. "Even if I wanted to, I don't have the strength. I've been on IV drips for days, and standing here is making me dizzy."

Before she could respond, a gust of wind blew rain against them. Joe did not wait for an answer. He scooped Yvonne up and shoved her into the car.

Yvonne gave up struggling, her gaze empty as she stared out the window.

you these past few days... but, never mind. You wouldn't understand. Just know, I've never lied to you. Please, believe me." Yvonne looked him straight in the eye and said coldly, "Let me

as he barked, "Drive to

mention of a hotel, memories of that night, when she had threatened to end her life, came

body began to tremble violently. In a panic, she tried to escape the car, but

open and jumped out. The driver slammed on the brakes as she scrambled

go after her, boss?"

to shout "Yes," but instead, he dashed out of the car himself. The darkness and heavy rain made it impossible to see. After a futile search, he returned to the car, Soaking

emerged from her hiding spot. Fearful of being seen, she abandoned her plans to wait for

Yvonne felt cold and hungry. Several times, she thought about calling Nina but hesitated, not wanting to worry her. After a long moment of indecision, she finally dialed Nigel's number. "Yvonne, it's

words came out. Her entire body felt

ironic. A wave of sadness washed over her, and with a bitter smile, she lay down on the floor and fell asleep. When Yvonne woke up, she found herself in a hospital room. Startled, she immediately looked around, trying to figure

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