When Quincy dropped to his knees, the room fell silent. It was a rare and powerful gesture that showed just how deeply he cared. Few men would humble themselves like that, but in that moment, Quincy left no doubt about his love for Lydia. His commitment had never wavered.

Lydia, overwhelmed with emotion, couldn't stop crying. Seeing her tears, Mr. and Mrs. Perez finally softened. Unable to bear seeing her so upset, they reluctantly relented, allowing Quincy to take her home.

On the way back, the tension between them was palpable. Though they were together, something invisible stood between them, making everything feel awkward. Lydia's mind wandered back to what Quincy had said earlier.

"You mentioned that someone took advantage of the situation," she said, breaking the silence. "Do you know who it was?"

Both of them had long suspected that someone was behind the rumors, but they hadn't been able to pinpoint exactly who.

Quincy, in the middle of taking off his jacket, froze for a moment. His eyes flickered briefly before he answered, "It was Eugene who took you that night."

the night she left his family's home. But after a brief pause, she realized

something sharp hit her in the chest, and she

all of this?" she whispered, her

her face, Quincy regretted telling her the truth. But he nodded

"I thought we were friends..." Her body sank slowly to the floor, her legs giving out beneath her. Seeing her in so much pain only

do this. Let me help you up." Quincy tried to

Why would he do that to me?" Lydia clung to his hand, her voice

hurt from Eugene's betrayal. His two-faced behavior cut her deeper than she could bear. Lydia's emotions erupted like a flood, and once they started, there

down her face, falling onto Quincy's hand, the heat of them

arms for what felt

Quincy went after it with relentless determination. Quincy's aggressive tactics

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