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."

she had money to spare. When Quincy had worked as an assistant, he had sent her a portion

daughter-in-law. "Don't worry about paying me back. Pay it when you can. We've been friends a long time.

cards, enjoying the good life! But he wasn't Mrs. Perez, and as an outsider, he chose not to get involved. Meanwhile, Lydia got

driver took them to the airport. Though the agency had booked economy seats, Lydia paid extra to upgrade to first class. As she looked out at the blue sky and clouds, she thought to herself that

get back to work and stick to her plans. She would

herself swept into a whirlwind of activity with

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