"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.

"I didn't tell you before because I didn't

earlier confidence wavered, and she started to

fell over her, and suddenly her lips were

and Lydia felt her head spin. He kissed

So, he was jealous.

she hadn't forgotten they

at him weakly. "Not here... we might

Quincy said as he reached over

was plunged into darkness. With her sight gone, her

over, Lydia's arms were

Quincy. "What were you thinking, doing this in

the curtains-no one saw

anyone

time coaxing Lydia before she finally calmed

close watch on her family, worried that Eugene

he showed interest, it was very

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