Unlock the content CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE Quincy looked at her with a steady gaze. "I didn't need his offer. We've got people handling the auction, and we'll get what we need." Lydia felt a deep ache in her chest, knowing Quincy was doing all of this for her. Without another word, she turned and wrapped her arms around him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"You don't need to worry about it," Quincy said softly, holding her close. "We'll get the property on our terms." Before Lydia could respond, Quincy's phone rang. She started to pull away, but he gently held her in place while answering the call.
"Mom," he said quietly.
Hearing that, Lydia stiffened in his arms.
Quincy's hand rested on her back, softly reassuring her. But then, she overheard Mrs. Perez's voice through the phone. "Quincy, when are you going to divorce Lydia?" Lydia felt like a bucket of cold water had just been dumped over her, chilling her to the bone.
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Quincy frowned. "Mom, why are you still saying that? The rumors have e already died down."
"Rumors or not, those pictures were real! Don't try to tellthey were edited. I've lived long enough to know e the difference. I even had one of my students look at them. There's no sign they were doctored. That 'clarification' was a joke." Mrs. Perez paused before
continuing, more adamant this time. "You need to divorce her, do you hear me? If you don't, I'll ctonet.
your office myself. Honestly, you've been avoiding home, haven't you?" QUMS