"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?"

she started to panic. "Quincy,

finish her sentence, a shadow fell over

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

So, he was jealous.

hadn't forgotten they were

we might get

here," Quincy said as he reached

plunged into darkness.

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

hit Quincy. "What were you thinking, doing this

pulled the curtains-no one saw

the point! If anyone had seen,

coaxing Lydia before

kept a close watch on her family, worried that Eugene

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

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