Chapter 1257

Chapter 1257

Eugene's urgency in proposing again was painfully obvious, and it only made Lydia more determined to leave.

The next morning, after her fever had subsided, Lydia expressed her desire to leave.

Eugene, who had been calmly wiping his mouth with a napkin, froze mid-motion. "You're still not fully recovered. Why are you in such a rush to leave?" he asked, his voice carrying a hint of displeasure. "The doctor said you need to rest."

The doctor had indeed mentioned this yesterday before leaving, but given the clear closeness between him and Eugene, Lydia found herself doubting the advice.

"I want to go," she insisted, her resolve clear.

silence. The tension was palpable, with even Mrs. Lucy and the other staff

like an eternity, Eugene finally spoke, his voice calm but sharp,

furrowed.

at risk," Eugene said with a faint sneer. "Maybe you should

stay here. I've already been here too long. I need to go home tonight," she said, her voice steady. "I'll pack up and leave. If it's possible, I'd appreciate a ride, but if not, I'll manage." Eugene's gaze darkened as he silently observed her. For a fleeting moment, he entertained the idea of forcing her

a driver to take her back to the Fay family

front of the house, Mrs. Perez came out, clearly surprised to see, her daughter. "Lydia! Where have you

at the driver. "You

Who brought you home? Quincy has been

Perez's concern

gone off somewhere alone. She had

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