Lydia continued to reassure her parents, "I'm really fine. Quincy showed up just in time and saved me. Plus, I had pepper spray in my bag, and it worked like a charm. One spray and he was down."

Eugene was still unconscious.

"How's Quincy doing now?" Mr. Fay asked, wanting to go in and see him.

Lydia led them into the hospital room where Quincy was having his wounds treated. When he saw them enter, he quickly stood to greet them.

"Sit down and let them finish tending to your injuries," Mr. Fay said, feeling a mix of emotions.

He had never been pleased with Quincy as a son-in-law. Especially during the divorce proceedings, he had wished Quincy would disappear from their lives for good. But after today, seeing how Quincy had risked himself to save Lydia, Mr. Fay found himself warming up to him.

approached Quincy, examining his wounds closely, then told the doctor, "Use the best treatment to

was Lydia who broke the

you stay with him, then," Mr. Fay

the door. Before they left, Mr. Fay spoke to her privately.

yet," Lydia replied. "Dad, what's with you

"Well, he's a good-looking guy, so your kids would likely be adorable. And he was willing to stand up for you. Plus,

paused, surprised. She hadn't told anyone about Mrs. Perez's illness. Then again, her parents had probably uncovered details about Quincy's family while

over. See you tonight." Lydia waved

manageable, he put on an exaggerated expression of discomfort in

fine," he

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