Chapter 1383
"Yes, we have one! The next tour leaves tomorrow morning. It's a seven-day trip to the grasslands with
horseback riding, milk wine tastings, and all expenses covered!" The college girl was so thrilled she could barely
get the words out.
It was her first day at this part-tjob, and she had already made a sale! With this paycheck, she could finally
send money for her grandmother's medical expenses.
"Then I'll book that one," Lydia replied, not caring much about the destination. As long as it took her far from
Quincy and Eugene, it was enough.
After paying, she added the guide as a contact. Rather than going back home, Lydia booked a hotel close to the
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group and heading out tomorrow. I'll be back next week."
"Sounds good! This is the perfect tfor you to explore," her mom encouraged. "Travel broadens the mind. Did
you pack everything you need?"
Lydia shook her head. She hadn't brought anything, but it didn't matter. "I can pick up whatever | need while I'm
there. Everything's easy to find these days."
"You can buy most things, but we'll bring you a set of bed linens," her dad chimed in. "Your skin's sensitive, and
hotel sheets might cause a rash."
Lydia smiled, recalling her childhood episodes of skin allergies that sent them rushing to the hospital in the
middle of the night. "I'm staying pretty far from home, no need to go out of your way for me."
But while Lydia worried about her parents" effort, her parents' concern for her well-being outweighed everything.
When her dad insisted, she couldn't bring herself to turn them down.
As she set her phone down, her thoughts drifted to Quincy. He was probably long gone, maybe even at home
enjoying a cozy evening with Tiffany.
Little did she know, Quincy was still standing by her apartment building. The hours crept on, and the night air
grew colder, cutting through his coat. But he stayed, unwilling to leave on the off chance that bydia might come
back.
Suddenly, a warm blanket draped over his shoulders. His heart lifted.
Had Lydia cback after all? He turned, only to see Tiffany standing there. It felt like a bucket of ice water had
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The brief flicker of joy vanished from his face. "What are you doing here?"
"It's so late, and you're still outside," Tiffany said, adjusting the blanket around his shoulders. "I checked at your
office, and they said you'd left hours ago. | figured you'd chere. You should take care of yourself and go
home. The night
air's too cold."
"I don't need your help." Quincy brushed her off, handing back the blanket. He would rather stay and shiver than
accept her kindness.
"If you really don't want my help, then go home," Tiffany snapped, frustrated. "Are you seriously going to stay
out here until you collapse? Do | need to call an ambulance
before you'll agree to leaveOV