Chapter 20 Dignity Forsaken

Yvonne's fingers mechanically swiped across the phone screen, repeatedly dialing the number as if doing so could change something. However, each time she pressed the call button, she was met only with the cold, unyielding busy signal, reminding her of her futile efforts. The busy signal felt like an invisible hammer, pounding heavily on Yvonne's heart. With each unanswered call, her mood grew heavier, and her breathing became labored, as if something was pressing tightly on her chest. Yvonne felt an unprecedented sense of helplessness. She began to doubt whether she could reach Benson and whether she could resolve her current predicament. Her fingers moved on the screen, but her heart sank, feeling trapped in an inescapable loop. Her eyes reflected deep fatigue and disappointment, her gaze weighed down by invisible burdens. Since their marriage, she had tried hard to adapt and understand Benson, but now she truly grasped how difficult he could be. She exhaled deeply, trying