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.

watching her with a sadness that pierced deeper than any argument. "Mom, you've already gotten everything you wanted, haven't you?

she wasn't sick at all. Well, that worked in her favor. She could

start treatment once you bring

explained patiently. He had to tread lightly. If

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

it is, then I might as well remarry Lydia," Quincy retorted, backed into a corner. "You know your health condition well and you've been in and

she didn't have long left, then why was he even trying to appease

had never

be more guarded after what happened last time. She would have no choice but to