Chapter 345: The Silent Struggle

There was a brief pause on the other end of the phone, as if Benson was considering his words. After a moment, his voice carried a trace of bitterness, "Oh, that's it?" "Yes." Her response remained short and direct, as though this conversation was just a routine, devoid of any emotion. A sense of inexplicable disappointment welled up in Benson’s heart, the bitterness spreading through his chest. "Alright, you get some more rest," his voice remained gentle, though he tried to suppress the sadness in his heart. "I’ll try to be back for your check-up." "There's no need to trouble yourself," Yvonne quickly interrupted him, "Just focus on your work." Her tone, as usual, was calm and decisive, rejecting the notion of him accompanying her, with no sign of desire for his presence. This reply made Benson feel even more burdened, as if he was always the one reaching out, while Yvonne continued to keep her distance. The moment the call ended, he tightened his grip on his phone, the exha