Chapter 1260

When Quincy dropped to his knees, the room fell silent. It was a rare and powerful gesture that showed just how deeply he cared. Few men would humble themselves like that, but in that moment, Quincy left no doubt about his love for Lydia. His commitment had never wavered.

Lydia, overwhelmed with emotion, couldn’t stop crying. Seeing her tears, Mr. and Mrs. Perez finally softened. Unable to bear seeing her so upset, they reluctantly relented, allowing Quincy to take her home.

On the way back, the tension between them was palpable. Though they were together, something invisible stood between them, making everything feel awkward. Lydia’s mind wandered back to what Quincy had said earlier.

“You mentioned that someone took advantage of the situation,” she said, breaking the silence. “Do you know who it was?”

Both of them had long suspected that someone was behind the rumors, but they hadn’t been able to pinpoint exactly who.

Quincy, in the middle of taking off his jacket, froze for a