Mrs. Clinton offered an awkward smile, knowing it wasn't her place to interfere.

After all, this was a matter between husband and wife, and as an outsider, she could only go so far in either encouraging reconciliation or separation. All she could do was fret in silence. "Lydia." Quincy strode to the doorway. "Maybe some time away will be good for you. When you're ready to come back, just let me know, and I'll come get you."

"Are you just dense, or do you think I'm a fool?" Lydia laughed bitterly. "I said I'm leaving for good. I'm not just taking a little break to come back and play house with you. Dream on!"

For her, they were done. There was no going back, just like the child they had lost, it was beyond repair.

Lydia walked downstairs, dragging her suitcase. Quincy wanted to help, but his hand only grazed the edge of her coat, and in an instant, it slipped away from him. All he could do was watch as Lydia got into a car and drove away, vanishing from his sight.

her like this before. But women's hearts are soft.

they could be together. Seeing

what she meant, but the obstacles between him and Lydia were mountainous. Today's events were just the latest in a long list of

their parents, and other issues that loomed large over them,

the door for a long time until he heard

he thought Lydia had returned, but when he turned, he saw his parents standing

posture and expression chosen to imply more than she said. Anyone untame with the situation would likely assume there was something

widened in shock. No wonder Lydia had been so furious and determined to leave. Quincy had cheated on her

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