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.

about the way Quincy's mother had treated her, her mother would likely be the first to march over and confront her. Her father, who had barely agreed to the marriage in the first place, would demand a divorce on

eyes, anyone who didn't treat their daughter

So, Lydia remained silent.

Though she was back home, she

Quincy myself!" Mr. Perez declared, grabbing his phone, ready to dial Quincy for answers. "I want to know why, less

with Mrs. Perez joining in to help calm her husband down. It took

telling you, Lydia, either you tell us what's going on, or I'm calling Quincy. There are only two choices!" Mr. Perez said firmly,

her so hard? She'll tell us when she's

don't push her, she

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 caved

and demand justice. Mr. Perez, on the other hand,

marriage is over. You two need to

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255