Half an hour later, Howard came out of the mansion.

Yvonne collected her thoughts. She looked at Howard getting into the car and asked, "How is Jade?"

"She wants to come with me." Howard's heart ached when he thought about how Jade had sobbed and pleaded with him. He choked up, unable to say another word.

Yvonne could understand what he was going through at that moment. She put her hand on his shoulder. "Howard, Jade will be fine."

Howard nodded but said nothing.

Yvonne looked at him for a while. She quietly sighed and started the engine, driving into the night. They were silent through the entire drive.

When she reached the mines, Yvonne got out of the car and walked over to Howard. Howard suddenly knelt in front of her.

Yvonne was taken aback. She quickly went to help him up. "What are you doing? Stand up and talk!"

"No." Howard pushed Yvonne's hand away. He looked up at her with a determined and sincere gaze, despite the tears welling in his eyes.

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