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."

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

hit her in the chest, and she almost stumbled. Quincy reached out to steady her, but Lydia's mind was

of this?"

look on her face, Quincy regretted telling her the truth. But he

we were friends..." Her body sank slowly to the floor, her legs giving out

help you up." Quincy tried

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

from Eugene's betrayal. His two-faced behavior cut her deeper than she could bear. Lydia's emotions

Quincy's hand, the

arms for what felt like

contract or business deal Ford Corporation had lined up, Quincy went after it

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