The car pulled up in front of her apartment building.

Bennett and Yvonne got out one after the other.

"You're not going back to the base tonight?" Yvonne asked Bennett.

"I'll walk you up," Bennett replied, glancing at his watch.

"My apartment is full of cameras," Yvonne said, exasperated.

"I won't go inside. Just to your door," Bennett said, then led the way up the steps.

Yvonne followed him, and they entered the elevator one after the other.

The elevator stopped on Yvonne's floor.

As Yvonne stood at her door, about to unlock it, Bennett's arms suddenly wrapped around her from behind, pressing her against the cool wood of the door.

The motion-activated light overhead flickered on, then off.

In the darkness, Bennett held her against the door, kissing her with abandon.

The kiss left Yvonne feeling flushed and weak, but he didn't seem much better off; his breath was heavy and ragged against her.

Yet, he managed to pull away with restraint.

The overhead light flickered back on, revealing the man before her looking as cool and composed as a perfect gentleman.

"Are you leaving now?" Yvonne asked, her eyes glistening.

"Yeah. I'll leave after I see you go inside," Bennett replied gently, his voice slightly hoarse.

Yvonne turned, then spun back around and threw herself into his arms.

Bennett held her tight, his warm hand gently stroking the top of her head. He bent down to kiss her forehead and murmured softly, "Be good. I'll come see you again when I have time."

"Okay," Yvonne mumbled, but she stood on her tiptoes and pressed a kiss to his neck.

Bennett felt a slight sting on his neck but just chuckled helplessly. "Alright, stop messing around. I have people to see."

Only then did Yvonne let him go, turning to unlock and then close her door.

Bennett waited until she was inside before turning to leave.

The black Mercedes slowly drove out of the complex. Just as it entered the main road, the phone on the passenger seat began to ring.

Bennett held the steering wheel with one hand and picked up the phone with the other.

As soon as he answered, he heard Emma's urgent voice. "Bennett, where are you?"

"On my way back to the base," Bennett replied coolly.

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Emma: "Yolanda's been in a car accident! It's serious, possibly life-threatening. You need to get to the hospital right now Central Hospital

Emma rattled off the information and then hung up.

Bennett listened to the dial tone, his brow furrowed in clear annoyance.

Nevertheless, at the next intersection, he made a U-turn and headed toward Central Hospital.

By the time he arrived at Central Hospital, Yolanda had already been moved to a regular room.

After her shopping spree with Mrs. Walker, they were on their way home, their car loaded with purchases, when the accident happened.

The Walkers' car had made an illegal lane change, and the car behind them couldn't brake in time, leading to a collision.

The impact was right on the side where Yolanda was sitting. Mrs. Walker was unharmed, but Yolanda had been rushed to the hospital.

Yolanda's injuries weren't nearly as severe as Emma had made

a a soft tissue injury in her right leg.

out to be. Shehaket

But because of Yolanda's

persistently poor health, the Walkers

reacted as if the sky was falling

Nearly every specialist in Istra had been urgently summoned to Central Hospital.

When Bennett walked into the hospital room, he saw Emma consoling Mrs. Walker.

Emma: "The doctor said Yolanda's life isn't in danger, so try not to worry too much."