Yvonne scolded sharply, "What are you doing? Haven't you caused us enough harm already?"

Her words froze Joe in place. He stared at her, stunned, as if he couldn't process what she had said.

Nigel, adding fuel to the fire, pretended to wince in pain. "Ow, it hurts, like a needle stabbing me. Yvonne, can you check if something's wrong with my legs?"

Joe immediately pulled the blanket over Nigel's legs and scoffed, "Nigel, let me call a doctor. Yvonne doesn't know about these things."

"None of your business," Yvonne snapped, not giving Joe any kindness. She stood up and began to carefully examine Nigel's legs, as if handling something precious.

Watching her tender care, Joe felt a crushing pain inside, like his heart was being twisted apart. His anger turned to Nigel, who was looking at him smugly, clearly enjoying the moment. Joe clenched his fists but knew he couldn't lose control. If he did, he would only make Yvonne hate him more.

After a long pause, he managed to calm himself and spoke with a forced smile. "Yvonne, I need to talk to you. Come with me."

got something to say, say it here," Yvonne

Joe tried to

Nigel, a small smile tugging at her lips. "Nigel isn't 'others.' Who else would risk their life to save

and Nigel were stunned by

his hand in a vow. "I promise, nothing like

let out a mocking

and looked at him. "Didn't you say you had something to discuss? If not,

rushed over, grabbing Yvonne and pinning her against the wall, his voice filled with anger. "What do you mean, 'us? Say that

problem?" Yvonne bravely met his eyes, reminding herself not to be swayed by

to team up with Nash and take

Yvonne. He could be reckless with his own affairs, but he couldn't

as he asked the question that had been tormenting

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