With a dark expression, Eugene moved closer and gently placed the back of his hand on Lydia's forehead to check her temperature.

The heat radiating from her skin only deepened his frown. He pulled his hand back, preparing to call the family doctor, but before he could move, Lydia's hand gripped his.

He froze, looking down at her pale face, surprised that she was holding onto him so tightly. Mrs. Lucy and his assistant were both watching, adding an awkward tension to the room.

Eugene's lips began to curve slightly in response, but the name Lydia mumbled next immediately wiped away any hint of a smile.

"Quincy..."

Eugene quickly withdrew his hand, his face hardening.

"Mr. Ford, I'll go call Dr. Neil now," the assistant said hurriedly, eager to break the silence. Mrs. Lucy, sensing the tension, also found an excuse to leave the room.

the family doctor arrived. He checked Lydia's temperature and proceeded through the usual steps which included taking vitals and writing a prescription. But when he began prescribing medication, Eugene interrupted sharply. "She's pregnant. Make sure whatever

remained fixed on Lydia as she lay unconscious. He was already imagining her reaction once she woke up and realized what had happened. He didn't want to give her any more

child?" the doctor asked, clearly taken

glance. "It's not mine. Don't ask questions. Just do your

pry further. Eugene

to improve slightly. Her tense expression softened, and after an exhausting morning, everyone in

but

years, Eugene still shot

it," the doctor muttered, rubbing his neck. "So, what's your

I can keep her with me, it doesn't matter. But that

edge in his tone left the

muttered, shaking his head. "Same as

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