On the other end of the phone, Mrs. Perez continued her tirade.

Lydia, who had been leaning into his embrace, suddenly went limp, sliding toward the floor in defeat.

Quincy could no longer listen. "That's enough, Mom. I'm hanging up now."

Without waiting for her reply, he quickly ended the call and pulled Lydia back to her feet.

"Lydia, don't listen to her. She doesn't know the full story, and she certainly doesn't know you."

"But she's your mother, Quincy," Lydia whispered, her eyes filled with uncertainty. "Can you really go against her?"

Quincy was silent for a moment, his eyes steady as they met hers. Then, his voice came, low but firm. "I can." Lydia froze. It was an answer she hadn't expected.

kiss on her forehead. "Don't worry. I won't let anyone get in the way of us. Right now, the most important thing to

to

everything, not when she knew how strong and capable she was herself. So, while Quincy

for the day, and once she got his approval, Lydia slipped out and headed straight to Quincy's

face immediately turned cold upon seeing Lydia. Without a word,

please don't shut the door!" Lydia blurted

the door. The sharp metal frame of the old iron door clamped down on her hand, sending a jolt

with only the slightest

try to mix. We have iron doors here, but I bet your family's never seen one of these in their fancy life, huh? Maybe you should think twice before forcing

strength to endure. With her hand still on the door, she smiled through the pain. "Well, if it means fitting

momentarily stunned, clearly not expecting that

softened her tone, hoping to appeal to her. "Please, just let me in. There's something important I

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