Mabel hated herself for it now. Why had she been tempted by those small favors from her aunt and gone along with her schemes? Now things had spiraled out of control, and there was no way to fix it.

"I understand. I'll be there as soon as I can," Quincy said, ending the call. Turning to Lydia, he asked, "Are you coming with me or would you rather take a cab home?"

"Let's go together. No point in wasting time discussing it. Just focus on driving," Lydia replied, quickly fastening her seatbelt.

She wasn't about to hold grudges against someone critically ill.

When they arrived at the hospital, they rushed to the waiting area outside the operating room. Mabel was pacing in the hallway. The moment she saw them, she seemed to find her footing again. "Quincy, thank goodness you're here! I was terrified you wouldn't come." "You should be saying that to Lydia. She's the one who forgave you all," Quincy pointed out.

flushed with shame. She bowed deeply to Lydia, apologizing over and over. "I'm so sorry! I really

sighed. "Just don't get involved in things like this again. You're still in school,

First, Mabel was still young, barely in college and technically not even an adult yet. Second, it was clear that her grudge was with Mrs. Perez, who was the root of all these troubles. Mabel had simply been a pawn. "Yes, I understand. Once my aunt recovers, I'll go back to school, and I swear I'll never meddle in anyone's relationships again." Mabel

apologizing, the three of them sat down to wait. During this time,

the screen, Mr. Perez's expression shifted through a mix of emotions, from embarrassment to guilt. They had treated her so poorly, yet here she was, showing up to support them in

will be our only child Quincy stated directly. "If it's twins, one will take your name and the other

one, the child will carry

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