CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

As they descended the stairs, they spotted Mrs. Fay seated on the couch, watching TV. "Good morning, Mrs. Fay," Eugene greeted her politely.

She looked up, and the more she observed her prospective son-in-law, the more she approved of him. But when her gaze shifted to Lydia, concern immediately clouded her face. "Lydia, yesterday you didn't have dark circles, and now they're so noticeable. Did you not sleep at all last night?"

It made sense, she thought. Lydia and Quincy had been deeply in love. Divorce wouldn't be easy, and while she felt her daughter's pain, Mrs. Fay knew it was better to get it over with now rather than prolong the hurt. She couldn't let a moment of sympathy pull Lydia back into that painful situation.

"No, Mom, I slept fine. I just forgot to close the window, got a bit cold, and had trouble falling back asleep," Lydia fibbed, hoping to put her mom at ease.

But a mother knows her daughter best. Mrs. Fay saw through the excuse but chose not to call her out. "It's the weekend. Why don't you two go out and grab me some skincare products? I've just run out."

to win over Mrs. Fay, making her laugh with just a few well-chosen

the clock on the wall and smiled. "Alright, you two, don't waste time hanging

had caused her

don't have to rush back on my account. Your dad and I have gotten used to our quiet evenings together. Ever since you came home, we haven't had any time alone.

in her own marriage, one that had grown stronger over the years despite starting as a business arrangement. She wished for her daughter to find that same kind of contentment. "Let's go. Morning rush is over, so we should have smooth

out hand in hand in front of Mrs. Fay, but once they were outside the house, Lydia quickly released his hand. Eugene's expression showed a hint of disappointment, but he didn't comment on

and opened the passenger door for her. “Lydia, I'm not sure which