"All that's left is to get my parents' approval, and then we can get married. You'll give us your blessing, won't you?" Lydia asked with a sweet smile. Eugene's eyes darkened, his fists clenching tightly beneath the table.

Lydia was a smart and perceptive woman. She was using polite small talk to indirectly push him away.

She had seen through his intentions from the start, but she wasn't interested. In her heart, she had already chosen someone better.

The burning jealousy within him threatened to tear apart his composure. Eugene could no longer maintain his calm demeanor.

He forced a smile, his tone strained. "If your parents haven't approved, it means he's not the right one for you.

"You've always been this way. You're stubborn, only going after what you want. But what you want isn't always what's best for you."

Before Lydia could respond, Eugene stood up and left, ending their meeting on a bitter note.

On the way back, Lydia explained her history with Eugene to Quincy. Even though he hadn't asked, she knew he cared.

"We were just childhood friends," Lydia said softly.

his arm. "I didn't tell you before because I didn't know he would come back. You're not upset with me,

she started to panic. "Quincy, you're not

she could finish her sentence, a shadow fell over her, and suddenly her lips were

felt her head spin. He kissed

So, he was jealous.

hadn't forgotten they

here... we might get seen in

one will see us. I'm here," Quincy said as he reached over and

world around her was plunged into darkness. With her sight gone, her

the time it was all over, Lydia's arms were so tired she could barely lift

were you thinking, doing

curtains-no

not the point! If anyone

a long time coaxing Lydia

that, Lydia kept a close watch on her family, worried that Eugene might go to her

had always liked Eugene. If he showed interest, it was very likely they wouldn't refuse

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