Love Unspoken

Quinn found herself lost in the view outside the window, the drizzle sneaking its way through the car window and lightly kissing her face.

The temperature in Amber Bay had plummeted to a chilly forty-six degrees that day, the damp and icy air stabbing like a dagger with each gust of wind. Without uttering a single word, Alexander reached over and rolled up the car window, effectively barricading the biting cold air from their warm refuge.

Upon their return to the villa, they found Juliet still awake, struggling to keep her eyes open as she dozed off on the couch. The sound of their footsteps stirred her from her slumber, and she quickly grabbed the cane resting beside her to welcome them.

The sight of the elder's careful movements tugged at Quinn's heartstrings, prompting her to question whether bringing Juliet home had been the right decision. But regret was a fruitless emotion now. If she hadn't extended her hand, Juliet might still be languishing in that cramped shanty, subjected to the relentless pangs of hunger and the biting cold.

familiar with the haunting specter of hopelessness that

Quinn, Juliet was desperately clinging to any glimmer of

loving the book, nel5s.org is where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience

coat onto the rack before she could lay a hand on it. "I've eaten

Quinn's presence, Juliet seemed more at ease. "That won't do. You're still recovering. I'll whip up something quick. Just eat a little." Quinn resisted, "I'll do it myself. You should rest. "But Juliet grasped her hand, her wrinkled face a canvas of earnestness and embarrassment. "Quinn, let me do this, please."Quinn was taken aback, momentarily speechless under the elderly woman's pleading gaze. This wasn't her intent, yet nothing had gone as planned. It seemed to be a recurring theme in her life. After a moment's hesitation, Quinn finally nodded in agreement. Juliet's worry instantly transformed into cheerfulness. "Just wait

suspected they hadn't eaten. Quinn hesitated. "Go on," Juliet encouraged, thrusting the tray into her hands. "I could tell when you two got back, you're having a spat, aren't you?"Quinn didn't answer. What were they now? She couldn't define it. Perhaps Alexander's curt reply the other night had stripped away even the last shred of affection. What remained between them?All that

once more.