Chapter 286: The Decisive Farewell

Yvonne was momentarily stunned as she looked at Benson's tense face in the dim light of the car. A mix of emotions welled up inside her. She knew Benson's feelings for her were genuine, but she also understood that she no longer had the strength to bear the weight of those emotions. She took a deep breath and slowly began to speak: "Benson, I’m really tired. I’ve been so busy with the company lately. Even though we’re divorced, you keep appearing in my life—car accidents, entanglements... I feel like I’ve been living on edge, never able to relax." Her voice carried a weariness and resignation that came from having weathered too many storms, leaving her feeling helpless about the future. Her gentle gaze fell on Benson's face, filled with both resignation and finality. "All I want now is a life without you, to focus on loving myself," she said softly but firmly, as if telling him that she needed release and a chance to rediscover herself. Benson closed his eyes briefly, feeling as if