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Chapter 182 Steven’s Surprise Attack.

The night wind cut through the silence of the sky like a blade, bringing a cold, damp chill from the sea.

The city’s lights were dim under the dark night, with only the distant streetlights shining brightly, as if guarding this lonely scene.

Yvonne stood on the rooftop of a tall building, her long hair whipped by the wind, like silver ribbons fluttering In the darkness.

Her arms trembled slightly, not just from the cold wind but also from an unknown premonition.

In this wind, she stood like a fragile willow, trying to stay strong.

She raised her hand to control her wind–blown hair, her fingertips touching the cold strands, her eyes firmly locked on the young man across from her,

Jeremy stood opposite her, his figure appearing tall in the dim light.

His eyes were full of concern and warmth, his earnest gaze piercing. through his thick lashes, straight into Yvonne’s heart.

Every exchange of glances felt like silent communication of their deepest thoughts.

“Yvonne,” Jeremy’s voice was deep and magnetic, clear in the quiet night.

It was like the gentlest melody in the night sky, “You don’t know how special you are.”

This simple and direct confession felt like a warm breeze in the cold night, reaching her heart.

Hearing this, Yvonne felt a ripple in her heart, a warmth spreading like. sunshine over a frozen lake, making her feel incredibly cherished.

She realized that in this world, besides Benson, who didn’t appreciate her, there was Jeremy in front of her who saw her inner light and treasured everything about her.

This sense of being recognized and understood brought her an

unprecedented feeling of gratitude.

A natural smile formed on Yvonne’s lips as she gently smoothed her wind-

blown hair.

Strands of hair fell around her face, her eyes shining with gratitude and warmth.

She spoke softly, each word filled with deep emotion, “Jeremy, thank you. for liking me. Being liked by you is a great honor for me.”

Hearing this, Jeremy’s eyes softened even more.

He nodded gently, as if every slight movement expressed his support and encouragement for Yvonne.

Yvonne took a deep breath of the cold air and continued, “What you give me now is not just the warmth of a helping hand in the snow, but the care of a lifesaver.”

Her voice was gentle yet firm, “But I can’t accept your feelings, at least not

now.”

Seeing the flash of hurt and disappointment in Jeremy’s eyes, Yvonne’s heart ached slightly.

However, he quickly showed a smile of understanding and empathy.

He nodded in response, “I understand, Yvonne. I just want you to know that whatever you choose in the future, I will respect you as always.”

Looking at his firm and gentle eyes, Yvonne’s heart was filled with complex emotions.

She said softly, “Thank you, Jeremy. Having a friend like you by my side, I’m truly grateful.”

As her final words fell, Jeremy’s lips curled into a warm smile.

His eyes showed a hint of relief, “That’s good, Yvonne. I hope you can always be happy.”

The night wind continued to blow, but the warmth between them seemed to form an invisible barrier, keeping the cold at bay.

Their friendship grew and solidified in the quiet night.

After saying goodbye, Yvonne turned and walked to her car.

Jeremy stood there, watching her back, his heart filled with complex

emotions.

As Yvonne’s figure gradually disappeared into the night, he sighed and turned away.

Sitting in the driver’s seat, Yvonne felt a bit lost.

The car’s interior was cold, and she adjusted the seat and rearview mirror, trying to relax.

She reflected on Jeremy’s confession, feeling a wave of complex

emotions.

Since she started working, her looks had attracted many confessions.

She thought about those confessions, some as sincere and touching as Jeremy’s, others frivolous and playful.

Taking a deep breath, she closed her eyes, feeling the coolness brought by the night wind.

She knew she wasn’t a bad person and hadn’t done anything wrong.

Being admired and liked gave her a sense of recognized happiness.

Suddenly, a knocking sound on the car window startled Yvonne, and she opened her eyes quickly.

Looking out the window, she saw a familiar figure, and her heart skipped a beat.

“Do you need something?” Yvonne cautiously rolled down the window a little and asked.

“What, afraid of me now?” Steven smiled, “Not going to invite me in?”

Hearing Steven’s words, Yvonne felt a bit wary but still unlocked the car door.

Steven walked around the front of the car and sat in the passenger seat.

His expression carried a playful look, with a hint of coldness in his eyes.

“What on earth is Benson busy with? His own backyard is about to catch fire, yet he’s always bothering me,” Steven said.

His tone was mocking and disdainful, How did you persuade him, paying such a high price to take Olivia away from me?”

Hearing his words, Yvonne felt a mix of surprise and confusion.

She really didn’t know what was going on between Benson and Steven.

Frowning, she calmly said, “It seems he’s done quite a bit behind your back to make you this upset.”

Steven was momentarily stunned, then laughed, “Yvonne, he’s your

husband after all. He’s using everything he’s accumulated over the years. to deal with me. Are you happy?”

Yvonne hadn’t expected this. Steven’s words left her shocked and filled with complex emotions.

She felt a pang of guilt, along with a hint of other feelings.

Lost in thought, she placed her phone on the dashboard.

As she pondered Steven’s words, he moved faster, suddenly grabbing her phone, unlocking it with her face.

“What are you doing?” Yvonne angrily demanded.

Steven found Benson’s number and dialed it.

“Mr. Taylor, do you have time to talk?” he said provocatively.

Then, he turned off the phone and coldly ordered Yvonne to drive.

Despite her anger, Yvonne started the car as instructed.

Meanwhile, at the old house, Benson received a video.

Steven had sent à video showing Jeremy’s heartfelt confession and

Yvonne’s composed response.

Watching the video, Benson felt a surge of complex emotions.

In the past, he had only imagined Yvonne’s feelings and her views on him.

He always thought she intentionally got close to other men to anger him.

However, their recent interactions had shown him Yvonne’s clarity and purity.

He recalled the scene when she insisted on marrying him, filled with doubt and regret.

He had always thought she married him for resources or other reasons, ignoring her genuine love.

She was a proud and confident person, yet she was willing to compromise and love him humbly.

Regarding Jeremy, Benson had always felt uneasy, suspecting him of having ulterior motives towards Yvonne.

Now, he finally understood Yvonne’s purity and sincerity. Watching the video, Benson’s heart stirred with regret for not having talked to her about Olivia before going to St. George.

If she had told him everything before the trip, would things have been different?