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.

gently held her face, his voice soft, "Don't look at me like that. Don't treat me this way. You have no idea how much I've missed 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

expression darkened as he barked,

that night, when she had

a panic, she tried to escape the car, but Joe grabbed her tightly. Desperate, Yvonne gripped his wrist, pressing down on

pain caused Joe to loosen his grip. In that brief moment, Yvonne flung the door open and jumped out. The

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

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

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

entire body felt feverish, and her throat ached. Instead

her, and with a bitter smile, she lay down on the floor and fell asleep. When Yvonne woke up,

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