Chapter 333: A Delicate Balance

Benson continued to be swamped with work, his phone ringing non-stop and tasks piling up, leaving him visibly overwhelmed. Yvonne quietly withdrew to the side room, picking up a book in an attempt to lose herself in the world of words. However, the words on the page held no meaning for her. Though her eyes followed the text, she couldn’t process a single sentence. The afternoon sunlight streamed through the windows, warming the room and making her feel drowsy. She closed the book and lay down on the couch, closing her eyes lightly. But her restless thoughts made it impossible to sleep. Benson’s pleading words and the brief tenderness from the previous night played over in her mind. Tired, she turned over, trying to empty her thoughts and find some peace. After resting, Yvonne stepped out of the side room and into the garden. The air was fresh, and the flowers in the garden were in full bloom. She picked up the watering can and slowly began to water the flowers. The sunlight ba