CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Mrs. Perez panicked. All Quincy's recent concessions had been because he thought she was sick. If he discovered the whole truth, it would likely end in a huge fallout, and he would probably go straight back to Lydia.

Her eyes went dark just thinking about it. "Quincy, please, let me explain."

"What is there to explain? The facts are right here. Mom, you're not a child anymore," Quincy replied, exasperated. "How could you use something like this as a joke?"

The diagnosis was clear on her chart, and he had even consulted specialists who said this illness couldn't be ignored. Surgery and treatment now could at least give her a good quality of life, but if delayed, even surgery might only keep her bedridden. He couldn't bring himself to ignore her condition.

"But I did it for your own good! If you'd just let me worry a little less, I wouldn't have had to lie," Mrs. Perez insisted, realizing her explanations weren't working. She decided to pull out the "mother's love" card, hoping to pressure him like she always did.

and on, but instead of blowing up as she had expected, Quincy simply stood by the bed, watching her with a sadness that pierced deeper than any argument. "Mom, you've already

knew she hadn't had the surgery but didn't realize she wasn't sick at all. Well,

her throat, she said, "Fine. But I'll only start treatment once you bring me

He had to tread lightly. If she got upset, she would

I don't see those papers, I can't put my mind at ease, and I won't

know your health condition well and you've been in and out of the hospital for all these tests. If you don't start treatment,

then why was he even

go-to tactic had

be more guarded after what happened last time. She would have no choice but to sit back and watch Lydia carry