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.

the same way. She approached Quincy, examining his wounds closely, then told the doctor, "Use the best

wanted to say a few words to Quincy but wasn't sure how to start. They had never spoken much directly. In the end, it was Lydia who broke the awkward silence. "Mom, Dad, you should head

you stay with him, then," Mr.

to the door. Before they left, Mr. Fay spoke to her privately. "If you're thinking of being with him again, we won't stand in your

Lydia replied. "Dad, what's with you today? You were so adamant about

Fay sighed. "Well, he's a good-looking guy, so your kids would likely be adorable. And he was willing to stand up for you. Plus, hear his mother's quite sick now, so

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

Lydia waved them

wound had been taken care of. Although the pain was manageable, he put on an exaggerated expression of discomfort in front of her. "Should I ask the doctor for a painkiller?" Lydia teased, starting to head out, but Quincy quickly pulled her

fine," he said,

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