Mrs. Perez was clearly stunned.

"You said you didn't want to have anything to do with that family anymore. So, what happened?" she asked, her voice laced with confusion.

Lydia lowered her gaze, avoiding eye contact.

Sighing deeply, Mrs. Perez didn't push any further, sensing Lydia's reluctance. But Mr. Perez was less patient.

"You both promised that once you were married, he would treat you well, and you'd have a good life together," Mr. Perez huffed in frustration. "How long has it been since the wedding? And now we're dealing with this mess."

"This isn't all Quincy's fault..." Lydia began to say, but her father wasn't having it.

"You're still defending him?" Mr. Perez retorted angrily. "Alright, if it's not his fault, then why have you been out of touch for two whole days? Why no word from you?"

Lydia was left speechless, her hands fidgeting nervously under the table as her thoughts spiraled.

all too well. Both of them were fiery and protective. If she told them about the way Quincy's mother had treated her, her mother would likely be the first to march over and confront

who didn't treat their daughter with the utmost care wasn't worth

So, Lydia remained silent.

to her parents' frustration. Though she was back home, she refused to reveal anything, leaving them

grabbing his phone, ready to dial Quincy for answers. "I want

husband down. It took

calling Quincy. There are only

tried to intervene, "Why push her so hard? She'll tell us when

Perez was adamant. "If we don't push her, she won't say a word, no matter how long

for Lydia, her father was right. She had been planning to stay tight-lipped. But with her parents pushing harder and harder, and her mother now gently encouraging her to open up, Lydia finally

and demand justice. Mr. Perez, on the other hand, was furious, pounding

right now!" Mr. Perez demanded. "This marriage is over. You two need to end it before the wedding

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