"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.

car, she gently tugged on his arm. "I didn't tell you before because I didn't know he

earlier confidence wavered, and she started to panic.

fell over her, and suddenly her

Quincy filled her senses, and Lydia felt her head spin. He kissed her more fiercely than ever

So, he was jealous.

she hadn't forgotten they were still in

we might get seen in the

said as he reached over and pulled

plunged into darkness. With her

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

hit Quincy. "What were you thinking,

pulled the curtains-no

If anyone had seen, I'd be

time coaxing Lydia before

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

he showed interest, it

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