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.

taking vitals and writing a prescription. But when he began prescribing medication, Eugene interrupted sharply. "She's pregnant. Make sure whatever you give her is safe for

unconscious. He was already imagining her reaction once she woke up and realized what had happened. He didn't

child?" the

a cold glance. "It's not mine. Don't ask questions.

even more surprised but wisely chose not to pry further. Eugene wasn't the type to tolerate unnecessary

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

isn't yours, but you

known each other for years,

rubbing his

her with me, it doesn't matter.

edge in his

muttered, shaking his head. "Same

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