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.

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 you give her is safe for both her and the baby. Nothing

her reaction once she woke up and realized what had happened. He didn't want to

the doctor asked,

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

surprised but wisely chose not to pry further. Eugene wasn't the type to

and after an exhausting morning, everyone in the room felt

isn't yours, but you clearly care about her. Are you

for years, Eugene still shot the doctor a withering

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

his voice chilling. "As long as I can keep her with me, it doesn't matter. But that child... I won't let

his

really haven't changed," he muttered, shaking his head.

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