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.

into a heavy silence. The tension

eternity, Eugene finally spoke, his voice calm but

furrowed.

things online? Until the rumors are dealt with, your safety is at risk," Eugene said with a faint sneer. "Maybe you should ask Quincy to be more proactive

passed, nothing had improved. Pushing the frustration aside, she reminded herself to trust Quincy. "I still can't stay here. I've already been here too long. I need to go home tonight," she said, her

driver to take her back to

in front of the house, Mrs. Perez came out, clearly surprised to see, her daughter. "Lydia! Where have you been these past few days?she exclaimed, her voice a mix of

greeted softly, glancing at the driver. "You

away, and Lydia's mother eyed it curiously. "That wasn't Quincy's car, was it? Who brought you home? Quincy has been worried

Perez's concern

online and had gone off somewhere

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