Chapter 22 Twists and Turns

Yvonne remained silent, her heart filled with helplessness and grievance. Her relationship with Marcus was pure and innocent. Marcus had always been polite and respectful toward her. However, in Benson's eyes, everything seemed unclear. He always seemed to suspect her relationships with others. Reluctantly, Yvonne replied, "Okay," to secure the brooch she had long desired. She knew this was merely a temporary measure, a compromise she had to make to achieve her goal. She was well aware that such a promise would not genuinely solve the problem, but at least it could temporarily ease Benson's doubts. Benson didn't press further. His arm gently wrapped around Yvonne's waist, his cheek resting in the crook of her neck. His breathing gradually steadied as he fell asleep. Yvonne felt Benson's warmth and breath, but her heart was a mix of emotions. She knew this night's peace was temporary; the issues between her and Benson were far from resolved. In the early morning silence, Yvonne