Lydia lowered her head and, with a click, turned the doorknob.

Just as she opened the door, Tiffany, overwhelmed by the effects of the drug, collapsed into Quincy's arms.

Quincy had been caught off guard. He had only meant to help her, but Tiffany, standing behind him, suddenly made a move, catching him by surprise. Without warning, she lunged, causing both of them to fall onto the bed. As she reached for his lips, Quincy's eyes darkened, and he tilted his head just in time, causing her kiss to land awkwardly on his chin.

He frowned, pulling away, but at that exact moment, the door swung open.

He looked up, stunned, and saw Lydia standing there.

She took a step back.

"Lydia, wait! Nothing happened between us!" For the first time, the usual calm on his face cracked as he stumbled to his feet.

But Lydia recoiled even faster. The sadness on her face was overwhelming, and without a word, she turned and left.

Quincy tried to run after her, but Tiffany held onto him tightly.

figure disappear, his

all

and a night searching for her, followed by two or

time, how long would she be gone? Would she ever

returned home,

just come back from her time off, and upon seeing Lydia, she couldn't hide her surprise. "Ma'am, you're back? I thought you

herself in the room, the air heavy with his presence. His toothbrush, his cup, his towel and everything in the room had him in it. Even half of the bed still had his scent clinging to the

he wanted no one but her, that she was the only one.

she had seen it with her own eyes. Quincy was in

It was a habit she

than the gentle curve of her growing belly, a constant reminder of

all she felt was the flatness

And now, it seemed, so was her

weight of her grief, mixed with the unbearable heartache, hit her like a tidal wave. She felt as if she were being strangled, barely able to breathe. Her

point

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