Chapter 337: An Untimely Intimacy

Yvonne felt Benson's gaze, and unease welled up inside her. She tried to lower her head, avoiding eye contact, as if doing so would make everything disappear, as if nothing had happened. A hint of uncertainty flickered in her mind. If she could pretend nothing was wrong, maybe Benson would leave her alone and not disturb her peace. But her emotions hadn’t fully calmed, and Benson sensed her discomfort, deciding to break the silence. "Let me dry your hair," he offered, his voice gentle and caring. Yvonne didn’t refuse, merely nodding slightly as she adjusted her clothes. Although they were married, Yvonne had made up her mind not to rekindle their relationship, and she didn’t want Benson to misinterpret any of her actions. For her, this relationship had become a burden, and she didn’t want to complicate things for either of them anymore. Benson stood in the bathroom, gripping the sink, trying to calm his impulses. His breathing was uneven, and his face was pale. He struggled to s