Yvonne was not surprised by Michael's response. Ever since he fell in love with Wendy, his attitude toward her had changed drastically.
She knew that Michael was asking this of her because he did not want Wendy to develop any further misunderstandings about their relationship. But how could she accept this injustice? How could she simply sit back and watch the man she had stayed with for four years fall in love with another woman?
"Michael, must you really be so heartless?" Yvonne's eyes grew damp with tears. "I have given everything that I have to you. Ever since I fell in love with you, I lost my sense of self. Without you, I can't live. Michael, can you really bear to watch me lead a life that's more miserable than death?"
