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.

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

he barked, "Drive to the

memories of that night, when she had threatened

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

and jumped out. The

after her, boss?" the driver

himself. The darkness and heavy rain made it

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

Nina but hesitated, not wanting to worry her. After a long moment of indecision, she finally dialed Nigel's number. "Yvonne, it's me, Nigel," his voice

came out. Her entire body felt

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

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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