Sorry for Your Loss, It's Me, I'm the Loss novel Chapter 404

"I was just washing my hands," Yvonne said.

"For this long? You'd have to be a centipede to take that much time," Mrs. Moore replied, clearly skeptical.

"She's considering a role in a military film and was asking me some questions about life on the base," Bennett interjected smoothly.

The explanation was plausible enough that Mrs. Moore didn't question it further. "You can talk about that after dinner. Let's go back, the food's getting cold."

With that, Mrs. Moore turned and walked away.

Bennett and Yvonne exchanged a look, both visibly relieved.

"This feels like we're having an affair. How long are you planning to keep this a secret?" Bennett asked with a sigh of resignation.

"Do you think they could accept it?" Yvonne leaned against the railing by the hallway window.

Bruce and Monica didn't know she was the real Yvonne; they still thought of her as the young girl their daughter had saved.

What would they think if they knew she was with Bennett? Would they assume she had deliberately gotten close to them, using them to snag a wealthy catch like him?

"My parents already know I broke up with Yolanda because of you. It's only a matter of time before they find out. We can't hide our relationship forever," Bennett said.

Yvonne nodded and sighed. "Let's just take it one step at a time."

Sensing her low spirits, Bennett reached out and gently ruffled her hair. "Alright, don't overthink it. I'll handle everything."

Yvonne and Bennett returned to the dining room one after the other, resuming their charade of being mere acquaintances.

The dinner lasted until well past nine o'clock.

Bruce, Mr. Moore, and Bennett all had some drinks, but no one got drunk this time.

Yvonne helped Mrs. Moore and Monica clear the dishes in the kitchen. Afterward, Mr. and Mrs. Moore prepared to leave.

Bennett and Yvonne left at the same time.

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