"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.

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

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

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

her senses, and Lydia felt her head spin. He

So, he was jealous.

they were still in

we might get seen

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

into darkness. With

Lydia's arms were so tired she could

she lightly hit Quincy. "What were you

pulled the curtains-no one

If anyone had

long time coaxing Lydia before she finally calmed

on her family, worried that Eugene might

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

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