Chapter 19 Preplanned

City lights flickered through the car windows as Marcus drove and parked outside Yvonne's building. As Marcus was about to say goodbye, he noticed Yvonne looking at her phone, the screen displaying the beach photos he had posted on Facebook. In the photos, Yvonne was smiling brightly, looking like a carefree princess. A complex emotion surged within Marcus. He knew his actions were somewhat selfish, but at the time, he just wanted to express his affection for Yvonne and the competitive pressure he felt at the party. "Yvonne, I'm sorry. I had some selfish motives," Marcus said apologetically. "At the party, I wasn't the only one interested in you, so I posted those photos on purpose. If it bothers you, I'll delete them right away." Yvonne looked up, her eyes showing a hint of hesitation. She understood Marcus's feelings, but her precarious marital situation made her cautious. Her relationship with Benson was already on the brink, and she didn't want to give him any excuse or d