Chapter 427: Unresolved Bonds

Yvonne walked out of the restaurant, feeling as though a heavy hammer had struck her heart. The weight of the truth dragged her spirits down. Behind her, Benson remained seated, his eyes filled with deep regret and helplessness. It was as if he had suddenly realized he had lost everything, the guilt tearing at his chest. He watched Yvonne’s slender figure retreating, unable to reach out and offer her the care and protection she deserved. His heart was full of self-blame: the distance between them could have been bridged through communication and understanding, but instead, he had unknowingly pushed her further away. “I should have reflected on my actions much earlier,” he thought bitterly. The memories of their child, the small cracks in their relationship, all came rushing back to him, leaving him distressed. Why hadn’t he noticed little Emma’s strange behaviors? Why had he chosen to avoid the issues instead of addressing them? He had wasted the time they could have