Chapter 1230

Both Lydia and Quincy decided to keep the pregnancy a secret for now, especially from her parents.

Lydia was particularly anxious. She feared that if her mother found out, she might cause a scene at Quincy’s company.

But Lydia’s frequent absences from home, along with her early departure from the Ford family banquet, had made her mother increasingly worried.

One evening, her parents had a discussion and decided to call her back home.

In the Fay family living room, Mr. Fay sat on the sofa, glasses perched on his nose, pretending to read a newspaper. In reality, he was glancing toward the door, tapping his fingers as if waiting for someone.

“Now, Hubby, remember what we talked about. You can’t lose your temper this time! You promised to speak kindly to our daughter, no yelling. We don’t want another argument,” Mrs. Fay reminded him.

“I know, I know. Let’s wait until she’s back,” he responded, somewhat dismissively. After so many years together, Mrs. Fay was used to her husband’s