CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Lydia was about to leave when Mr. Fay, who had remained silent until now, spoke up, his tone carrying an undeniable authority. "You're not going anywhere.

"There's a banquet tonight, hosted by the Ford family, to welcome back their son who just returned from studying abroad. He's your childhood friend, Eugene Ford. You're going, and that's final." There was no room for refusal in his voice.

The frustration Lydia had been holding in finally boiled over. "I'm not going."

Mr. Fay's expression darkened immediately. He was a man who rarely spoke, but when he did, he didn't like to be challenged. Lydia's defiance was testing his patience, and the only reason he wasn't already furious was because she was his daughter.

"Lydia, don't talk to your father like that," Mrs. Fay interjected, trying to calm the situation. "The Ford family has been close to us for generations, and Eugene is your childhood friend. It's only proper for you to show up and give them some respect." Lydia let out a cold laugh. "I know exactly what you're trying to do. You want to set me up with him, right?"

Mrs. Fay didn't deny it, but she pressed on. "It's not unreasonable. Eugene has always been fond of you, and-"

There's no chance of that happening," Lydia

abruptly, his face now mirroring the same

couldn't leave. Her parents locked her in, forcing her to attend the Ford family's banquet. They even

event, accompanied by Mrs. Fay, who had come along to ensure

soon as she stepped out of the car, Lydia's face was etched with displeasure. She barely acknowledged

whispered sharply, "Fix your

a tailored women's suit, her short hair giving off an

like

them too and smiled warmly as she approached. "Lydia, you're still as

been so many years, but I'd recognize you

Aunt Nancy,"