Chapter 1178

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.

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 eye and said

darkened as he barked, "Drive to

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

escape the car, but Joe grabbed

grip. In that brief moment, Yvonne flung the door open and jumped out. The driver slammed on the brakes as she scrambled to her feet and disappeared

we go after her, boss?" the

he dashed out of the car himself. The darkness and heavy rain made it impossible to see. After a futile search, he

Yvonne was certain Joe had left, she emerged from her hiding spot. Fearful of being seen, she abandoned her plans to wait for her ride and retreated back

but hesitated, not wanting to worry her. After a long moment of indecision, she finally dialed Nigel's

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

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 out how she had gotten

still running a fever, Miss Yvonne. You should stayin bed. f Mr. Turner finds out you're up, we'll

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