"Quincy," Lydia noticed the call and spoke up, "Someone's calling you. Go ahead and answer. It's not like you need to worry about me anymore. We're getting divorced, after all."

In just a month, they would have their divorce papers, and that would be the end. They would be strangers with no ties left between them.

Quincy finally pressed the answer button, feeling utterly drained. "Mom, is there something you need?"

"Quincy, where have you been these past few days?" Mrs. Perez's voice was filled with concern.

Ever since that day in the hospital when Quincy mentioned the special herbal tea, Mrs. Perez had been quick to act. She urged her husband to rush home, and then had Mabel keep Quincy occupied. They managed to dispose of the herbal tea successfully, so even if Quincy searched every corner of the house, he wouldn't find a trace.

Perez grew increasingly frustrated when Quincy seemingly disappeared, avoiding even a single visit. He

handle the

she pressed him, "Don't forget to go to the

about the divorce?" Quincy replied, exasperated. He looked around, seeing

before he and Lydia, had split she was already pushing him toward another woman, practically

their family

the ones who let things get this far, and I didn't start the divorce. Lydia did. You don't want to go through with it, but are you expecting her to stay?" Mrs. Perez was quick to shift all the blame onto

arguing was pointless. If his mother were capable of reflecting on her

see her again when they finalized the divorce. After

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