The timing of Mrs. Perez's illness seemed almost too convenient. Could she be faking it?

The thought struck Quincy, and he decided he needed to investigate further without raising suspicion.

Not long after he left, Mrs. Perez got up, unaware that her actions had aroused her son's suspicions. She was busy consulting with the doctor about her plan. "When you're with my son, make sure to play up the seriousness of my condition. Otherwise, he'll keep leaning toward that little troublemaker."

"Don't worry, we go way back. I won't let you down." The doctor thumped his chest in reassurance. "But actually, I could use a hand myself. My son's studying abroad, and we're a bit short on funds. Do you think you could lend a little? I'll pay you back after I get my bonus this year."

as an assistant, he had sent her a portion of his paycheck each month. Now that he had his own business, his contributions had

the "perfect" daughter-in-law. "Don't worry about paying me back. Pay it when you can. We've been friends a long time. I trust you," she reassured the doctor. After leaving the room, the doctor

his son, married to a wonderful woman and set for life financially, he would be home relaxing, fishing, playing cards, enjoying the good life! But he wasn't Mrs. Perez, and as an outsider, he chose not to get involved. Meanwhile, Lydia got up the next morning, packed a few things, and headed to the travel

to the airport. Though the agency had booked economy seats, Lydia paid extra to

stick to her plans. She would not let Quincy or

herself swept into a whirlwind of activity with the group. The tour's schedule

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