Chapter 1402

Lydia continued to reassure her parents, "I'm really fine. Quincy showed up just in time and saved me. Plus, I had pepper spray in my bag, and it worked like a charm. One spray and he was down."

Eugene was still unconscious.

"How's Quincy doing now?" Mr. Fay asked, wanting to go in and see him.

Lydia led them into the hospital room where Quincy was having his wounds treated. When he saw them enter, he quickly stood to greet them.

"Sit down and let them finish tending to your injuries," Mr. Fay said, feeling a mix of emotions.

He had never been pleased with Quincy as a son-in-law. Especially during the divorce proceedings, he had wished Quincy would disappear from their lives for good. But after today, seeing how Quincy had risked himself to save Lydia, Mr. Fay found himself warming up to him.

Mrs. Fay felt the same way. She approached Quincy, examining his wounds closely, then told the doctor, "Use the best treatment to avoid any scarring." The doctor nodded.

She wanted to say a few words to Quincy but wasn't sure how to start. They had never spoken much directly. In the end, it was Lydia who broke the awkward silence. "Mom, Dad, you should head home. I'll stay with him while they finish up, and then we might need to stop by the police station."

you stay with him, then," Mr. Fay replied,

Fay spoke to her privately. "If you're thinking of being

my mind yet," Lydia replied. "Dad, what's with you today? You

sighed.

so

his mother's

Perez's illness. Then again, her parents had probably uncovered

you tonight." Lydia

Quincy's wound had been taken care of. Although the pain was manageable, he put on an exaggerated expression of discomfort in front of her. "Should I ask the doctor for a painkiller?" Lydia teased, starting

as you're here, I'm fine," he said, savoring every moment

you were faking it," Lydia said with a smirk. "Aren't you worried

for a moment. "If you get mad, you can hit me or yell at

demanding, you know," Lydia replied, but she couldn't muster any anger. If

just the two

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