Chapter 422: Hidden Emotions from the Past

She knew she couldn’t face everything calmly, at least not until the truth came to light. She couldn't act as if nothing had happened while interacting with him. The memories of the past seemed to linger, and the unresolved pain still hid deep within her heart. Some say that time heals all wounds, but she didn’t believe that. Maybe it was just that not enough time had passed, the wounds hadn’t fully healed, and the scars of those feelings still ached faintly. Her resistance wasn’t obvious, but Benson noticed it. Perhaps it was because he had seen her when she was deeply in love, or perhaps it was because they had once been so close. Even though she tried to hide it, those subtle emotional fluctuations were still something he couldn’t miss. “Here, take the umbrella,” Benson suddenly said, his tone carrying a gentle firmness. Yvonne blinked in surprise, looking up at him, confusion in her eyes. “Huh?” Her slightly tilted head made her look innocent, like a girl unacq