This was the first time Quincy had spoken so much at once.

He was usually the type to keep his words to a minimum. "Stop crying. We're still here, safe and sound. Isn't that proof enough that we've been really lucky?"

He tried to smile, hoping to lift Lydia's spirits. Lydia wiped her eyes with her sleeve and nodded, "You're right."

The night air was bitterly cold, and a chill swept through the cave, causing Lydia to shiver involuntarily.

Quincy noticed her discomfort and hesitated for a moment before clearing his throat. He then suggested a bit awkwardly, "If we stay closer, it might help us stay warm."

but Lydia immediately understood. Her face flushed, but

after all, was a strong man, and his body radiated warmth like a small furnace. Lydia instantly felt a wave of comfort and safety wash over her. Without thinking, she gently wrapped her arms around his waist. Quincy tensed up in surprise, clearly not expecting such an intimate gesture from Lydia. With her head resting on his shoulder, Lydia

stunned but

the mood with doubt. She found herself hoping for the best, thinking that as long as they made it through the night, they would surely find their way out the next morning.

agreed with a

two soon drifted off to sleep. When the first rays of sunlight filtered into the cave, Lydia awoke with a sense that something was off. She realized she was holding onto what felt like a giant heater. Quincy had slumped against her,

her voice laced with worry, "Quincy,

optimistic and lively just yesterday would fall ill so suddenly. In their current situation, this was the worst

and disoriented. "Stop yelling, just let me sleep a little longer," he

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