Chapter 56

"Lorey, I heard you were working late tonight, so I brought you something to eat. You've got to take better care of yourself," Yvonne said, her voice brimming with excitement. Lorey shook his head with a faint smile. "Just a little low blood sugar, that's all. Nothing serious." Yvonne hesitated for a moment as if debating whether to say something. "I think I saw Scarlett earlier. Did something happen with Cedric?" Lorey's expression stayed neutral as he replied, "Looks like a minor issue. He's already bandaged up. Let's head out." Yvonne nodded and looped her arm through his as they left the hospital. Just as they reached the doors, they ran into Scarlett. Lorey's brows furrowed, and Yvonne stiffened slightly, caught off guard by the encounter. "It seems you've moved on," Scarlett said, her tone even. "That's good. Now I can stop worrying." Her comment hit like a veiled jab, and Yvonne didn't miss it. She tilted her head, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "Ms. Payne, shouldn't