Love Unspoken

Quinn's tenacity prevailed, her hand firmly pressing the phone into Juliet's grasp.

With tear-streaked cheeks, Juliet found herself unable to resist any further, accepting the device with a reluctant nod.

"I never envisaged you standing by my side," Juliet murmured, her voice barely above a whisper.A pang of emotion swept through Quinn as she clasped Juliet's hand in her own. Their bond was forged from the shared experience of abandonment, both forsaken by those they held dear.

Quinn had never anticipated finding solace in the company of a grey-haired elder, especially when everyone else had deserted her. They were divided by years, yet their solitude united them. Indeed, the human experience of loneliness was universal.

Quinn's gaze swept across their surroundings. Despite attempts at waterproofing, the shack was damp, the moisture seeping into their bedding, rendering it sodden and inhospitable.

woman had endured such conditions for so long. Suddenly, an idea sparked in Quinn's mind, a way to assist Juliet. Rising to her feet, she bid Juliet a brief farewell

her finger hovering over the send button before she decided to call him instead.In the midst of a meeting, Alexander glanced at his phone, noticing her incoming call. He promptly raised a hand, silencing the speaker mid-sentence, and disconnected the call. He

had written about her desire to employ additional help. Alexander stared at the message in silence for a moment. Quinn had never asked him for anything in all the years they'd known each other. This was a first. Without a moment's hesitation, Alexander replied with two simple words,

opportunity to bring Juliet back under the pretense of hiring help.

for you to come live with us."A look of surprise flitted across Juliet's face. She had only met Quinn twice recently, yet she had never seen her this elated."Ah, is that okay?" Juliet asked, her voice wavering with uncertainty. "It's not the Kennedy Residence.

sentence for both of them, "We're married."A content smile graced

likes me, just as one likes cats and dogs. Visiting Juliet would

changed the subject, "Nevertheless, Quinn, at my age, I wouldn't want to impose