"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.

relief, Mrs. Perez grew increasingly frustrated when Quincy seemingly disappeared, avoiding even a single visit. He wouldn't even pick up Mabel's

to handle the divorce proceedings, so Mrs. Perez

pressed him, "Don't forget to

you called relentlessly just to remind me about the divorce?" Quincy replied, exasperated.

how many mothers actually look forward to their son's divorce? Even before he and

If people knew, their family would be

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 Lydia. Yes, it was Lydia who asked for the divorce, but only after her heart had been broken beyond repair by

were capable of reflecting on

again when they finalized the divorce. After

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