"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.

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

confidence wavered, and she started to panic. "Quincy, you're not really angry,

could finish her sentence, a shadow fell over

scent of Quincy filled her senses, and Lydia felt her head spin. He kissed

So, he was jealous.

hadn't forgotten they were still in

here... we might

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

world around her was plunged into darkness. With her sight

over, Lydia's arms were so tired she could barely lift

lightly hit Quincy. "What were you thinking,

curtains-no one

point! If anyone had

time coaxing Lydia before she finally calmed

that, Lydia kept a close watch on her family, worried that

If he showed interest, it

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