Chapter 1146

This was the first time Quincy had spoken so much at once.

He was usually the type to keep his words to a minimum. "Stop crying. We're still here, safe and sound. Isn't that proof enough that we've been really lucky?"

He tried to smile, hoping to lift Lydia's spirits. Lydia wiped her eyes with her sleeve and nodded, "You're right."

The night air was bitterly cold, and a chill swept through the cave, causing Lydia to shiver involuntarily.

Quincy noticed her discomfort and hesitated for a moment before clearing his throat. He then suggested a bit awkwardly, "If we stay closer, it might help us stay warm."

His suggestion was subtle, but Lydia immediately understood. Her face flushed, but her body acted on instinct, moving closer to him without hesitation.

Quincy, after all, was a strong man, and his body radiated warmth like a small furnace. Lydia instantly felt a wave of comfort and safety wash over her. Without thinking, she gently wrapped her arms around his waist. Quincy tensed up in surprise, clearly not expecting such an intimate gesture from Lydia. With her head resting on his shoulder, Lydia whispered, "Quincy, meeting you is the best luck I've had."

between them. Quincy was momentarily stunned but managed to respond, "Meeting you is my

dampen the mood with doubt. She found herself hoping for the best, thinking that as long as they made it

agreed with a

sunlight filtered into the cave, Lydia awoke with a sense that something was off. She realized she was

unnatural redness.

quickly shook him, her voice laced with worry,

expected

had been so optimistic

would fall ill

current situation, this was the

en

yelling, just let me sleep a little longer," he

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