CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

"People who are sick get treatment to stay alive, but if you're perfectly healthy, taking treatment is like asking for trouble," Mrs. Perez laughed. "I just made it up to fool him a little." After all, a mother knew best, and her son was no match for her.

The doctor thought of mentioning that Quincy had already paid for her treatment, but he reconsidered. Whether the money had been paid or not, she didn't actually need any treatment. If he refunded it, Quincy would immediately suspect something was up. After a moment, the doctor proposed a plan, "Here's an idea. I'll bring your medication every day, but you don't take it, no IVs or anything. If Quincy checks in, we'll both be covered."

"Good thinking! You really know your stuff," Mrs. Perez grinned, completely unaware of the trouble looming ahead.

Meanwhile, Lydia had just landed. When she got home, she found Eugene standing at the door, carrying his usual load of gifts for her parents, putting on quite the show. But her parents, unlike before, were cool and distant. "Eugene, there's no need to keep bringing us all these things," Mrs. Fay said.

"We appreciate the thought, but you should take it all back," Mr. Fay added. "You've spent enough on these wines and cigars, and we really don't have anything suitable to give in return, so let's leave it."

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