Chapter 1326
They truly did not even know how to lie convincingly. Or maybe they thought that just because he was their son,
they could do anything, and it would never be wrong.
In their minds, as long as there was a blood connection, children could not actually go against their parents. If
they dared to, they would be considered ungrateful. That was a heavy label, and most kids would end up giving
in. "But you're forgetting something. Lydia is the daughter of the Fay family. She chose to marry me, to be my
wife, and that doesn't mean her status is beneath mine or that you can treat her however you please!"
When Mrs. Perez married Mr. Perez, they lived in a rural area where her mother-in-law was relentless, picking on
her every day.
It wasn't until they worked hard, bought a house in the city, and started living separately that things finally
improved. Mrs. Perez had endured her mother-in-law's bullying with no recourse, but Lydia was a different story.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHer face changed as she realized this. "Quincy, whose son are you, anyway? Are you really going to side against
"My wife is my closest family. We're a team. Why would | call her an outsider? You're a wife too. Did you ever see
yourself as an outsider in the Perez family?" Quincy was done with her outdated notions. He finally understood
how much Lydia had suffered in their marriage.
All his attention had been on his business, and his mother had never complained to him directly. She always
played the loving mother. And Lydia wasn't one to complain. So, he had been kept in the dark until now, but he
finally saw the truth.
They say that when there's conflict between a wife and mother, it's because the man in the middle failed to act.
If that was his mistake, then he would own up to it and make it right.
""You!" Mrs. Perez's face flushed with anger, and her chest began to ache again.
She was speechless, especially as she watched Quincy turn and walk away. But she couldn't focus on that now.
She turned to her husband urgently,
"You need to take the back exit and head hto get rid of the herbal tea. Do it fast. Make sure you get there
before Quincy does. He can't find that tea."
He might be suspicious, but having suspicions was one thing and finding hard evidence was another If he got
solid proof, there would be no denying it. At that point, Mrs. Perez knew she would be out of excuses, and Quincy
might even cut ties with her completely.
The thought of it sent a chill through her, and she found herself breathing faster.
Mabel watched her, noticing something wasn't right. "Are you alright? Should | get the doctor? He's your old
friend and would definitely give you a thorough checkup."
"No need," Mrs. Perez waved her off
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quickly. "Go after your cousin and buy us stime. I'm perfectly fine. I've never been one to get sick Nothing's
wrong with me," she insisted, urging her on.
After all these years without any serious illness, she had complete confidence in her health.
Meanwhile, at Nina's place, since the mysterious figure hacked into the car's screen last time, Nash had been
investigating the organization behind it.
He had also ramped up security at home, installing cameras and hiring several bodyguards to protect Nina and
the kids.
"Mom, when is Dad going to catch those bad guys?" Orion had been staying hwith his mom and sister for
safety.
He rolled around on the couch before settling on the floor with his building blocks. "It's so boring staying home
all the time. | want to go play with my friends."