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.

car, Joe 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

darkened as he barked, "Drive

when she

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

Joe to loosen his 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 into

after her, boss?" the driver asked

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

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

hungry. Several times, she thought about calling Nina but hesitated, not wanting to worry

words came out. Her entire body felt feverish, and her throat

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

noticing her confusion, approached and pointed toward another room. "Mr. Turner brought you here. You're still running a fever, Miss Yvonne. You should stayin bed. f Mr. Turner finds out you're up, we'll all

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