Lydia was so shocked she didn't even know how to react. The news was completely unexpected.

The doctor quickly prescribed folic acid, and neither of them said a word until they got into the car. Once seated, Quincy finally glanced at Lydia, clearly trying to contain his emotions.

"You..." he began, but Lydia cut him off, her voice betraying her nervousness. "I had no idea either. My period didn't come for a month, but my cycle has always been irregular, so I didn't think much of it."

Lydia truly didn't know what to do about the little life growing inside her. Her parents still hadn't approved of her relationship with Quincy, and just days ago, they were trying to set her up with Eugene. The thought of what her parents would do if they found out she was pregnant was terrifying.

But despite all that, Lydia never considered not having the baby. This was her and Quincy's child. The thought filled her with warmth, and she couldn't help but start imagining their future together.

Quincy noticed her hesitation and, after a moment of silence, asked, "Do you want to keep the baby?"

family said, even if her parents didn't approve, she was going to have this child

keep this baby. It's going to affect you, and since it's

Boom.

in disbelief, her eyes burning with anger. "Quincy!

he wasn't saying this lightly. "That's exactly why I have to be firm. We haven't even gotten your family's approval yet. If you have this baby now, it'll be born without a proper place in the

childbirth. Lydia, you're still young, and so am I.

was entirely for her benefit, which caused some of Lydia's anger to subside. But she

been buried deep

her mother forcefully dragged her to the Ford family banquet that it began to sprout, and now, this child was undoubtedly

what you say, I'm not changing my mind," Lydia said with determination. "I'm keeping this baby, and

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