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.

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 eye and said

expression darkened as he barked, "Drive to the

the mention of a hotel, memories of that night, when she had threatened to end

she tried to escape the car, but

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

after her, boss?" the driver

and heavy rain made it impossible to see. After a futile search, he returned to the car, Soaking wet

seen, she abandoned her plans to

not wanting to worry her. After a long moment of indecision, she finally dialed Nigel's number. "Yvonne, it's

wanted to respond, but no words came out. Her entire body felt feverish, and her throat ached. Instead of

down on the floor and fell asleep. When Yvonne woke up, she

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