Yvonne couldn''t quite figure out why Ronald was so insistent on her marrying Xander. What was his deal, anyway?


    But honestly, after the whole document fiasco, it felt like she owed Xander a little something.


    So when Xander kept pestering her about those papers, she decided it was time to track down Dan and get them back.


    That wretched man...


    Whether or not he used her this time was beside the point; he definitely threw her under the bus in front of Xander.


    The more Yvonne thought about it, the angrier she got.


    As soon as Ste heard Yvonne was nning to confront Dan, she grabbed her arm, "Wait, hold on. You can''t just go."


    The way Dan was treating Yvonne now... it was suspicious. Ste wouldn''t be surprised if Dan''s supposed "death" years ago was all a sham.


    If that was the case, Ste figured Dan never truly loved Yvonne. Someone like that? Not worth her time.


    Yvonne raised an eyebrow, "What do you mean?"


    "He probably doesn''t love you," Ste said bluntly. It was harsh, and she knew it might hurt Yvonne, but she needed her sister to prioritize herself.


    Yvonne gave a small, sarcastic smile, "Oh,e on. You think I''m going over there for what, exactly?"


    Ste hesitated, "Uh..."


    Yvonne rolled her eyes, "For a romantic rendezvous?"


    Ste was taken aback, "!!!"


    No, that wasn''t it. She just didn''t want Yvonne to see Dan again. After all, they''d just found him, and those old feelings were likely still buried deep within her.


    Yvonne understood Ste''s concern and patted her on the shoulder, "Don''t worry. I''m not made of ss."


    Ste frowned, "So, what are you-"


    "I''m just going to get Xander''s stuff back. That jerk thinks he can use me? Ha, we''ll see about that."


    Yvonne''s voice was full of determination, especially when she mentioned dealing with Dan. Her teeth were practically grinding.


    Ste still wasn''t convinced, "But-"


    "Oh,e on. It''s just some guy trying to use me. Like I''d ever let him get to me."


    At that moment, Ste connected


    the dots. All that memory loss and pretending not to recognize her... Dan had to have an agenda came into her life. Now, he was


    en he


    probably using her all over again.


    Yvonne noticed Ste''s uncertainty, "You''re not buying that, are you?"


    "Buying what?" Yvonne gave her a pointed look.


    Ste sighed, "You know, falling head over heels, losing yourself in him."


    "Seriously? Do I look like someone who''d do that?"


    Ste didn''t answer, but she remembered seeing plenty of girls in Portis City who did just that. Back when they were working at the


    studio she''d seen young?


    break down,menting, "I gave him everything, how could he love someone else?" or "We''ve been


    together for three years, how could he just leave me?" It was


    heart-wrenching.


    Even when Ste and Ronald split, it was tough, but she couldn''t stand seeing people so distraught.


    Yvonne met Ste''s worried gaze and took a deep breath, "Alright, alright. I''ll get the stuff and be right back."


    Her sister was so innocent, best not to corrupt her. Their big brother would blow a gasket if he found out.


    Ste hesitated, "Maybe you should call Mom first."


    Yvonne''s eyes widened, "What?"


    "Or drop a text to our brother."


    Ste couldn''t just let Yvonne leave without a heads-up.


    Yvonne yfully flicked Ste''s forehead, "Feeling bold, huh?"


    Did Ste think she was still a teenager needing permission to out? It''s been years since she


    anything without thinking fo


    step


    herself.


    "Okay, I''ll be back soon. Be good, and make yourself some dinner," Yvonne said,


    heading out with a reassuring wave.