Love Unspoken

Chapter 104

It was unmistakably evident that Juliet was consumed by fear, a fear that her son's presence would shatter the fragile tranquility she had painstakingly pieced together.

"Mother, my son is about to get married. I came to share the news with you," Ariel announced.

Caught off guard, Juliet echoed, "Your son is getting married?"

"Yes, your grandson is tying the knot! Aren't you excited? Don't you wish to attend his wedding?"

Tears welled up in Juliet's eyes, rendering her speechless. The reality of her grandson's impending matrimony was a stark reminder of her advancing years.

However, she knew Ariel too well. He wouldn't have visited her for such a trivial matter. "You came to escort me to his wedding?"

"Of course," Ariel began, his voice trailing off, "The wedding is scheduled in two months. And as you know, weddings are expensive affairs. There's the car, the house, the dowry, and the banquet. It all adds up." Juliet's suspicions were confirmed, "So, this is a shakedown, isn't it?"

"Mom, don't phrase it like that," Ariel's wife interjected at the opportune moment. "Our son is your grandson. Isn't it natural for family to support each other? It's not a shakedown."

wave of disappointment washed over Juliet as she patted her empty pockets, "Do I appear

the Kennedy family fold now. You've spent your entire life

with rage, she pointed at them, "How dare you utter such shameless

wedding. Now you're targeting me, an old woman. After all you've

always claim you're broke. Yet, look at you. You're still alive and

serving the Kennedys have made you forget who your son is. You've forgotten your role as

observed Ariel in disbelief, shocked that such harsh words could come

forward to shield Juliet, she gestured sternly, "Out, both of you!"Ariel scowled, "Who are you

wife, with a sly glance, tugged at his sleeve and hinted with a knowing smile, "Oh, Quinn, we're here to take Juliet home. She's too old for this work. We're bringing her back to retire in comfort." Quinn was far from naive. If they truly cared for their mother, they wouldn't have

caught on, "That's right, she is my mom. I can take her home if I want. Quinn, if you want her to stay, give us half a million.

as she locked eyes with Ariel's greedy gaze. She knew all too well that Juliet's life would become a living hell if she left with

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With tears threatening to spill, Juliet patted Quinn's arm, "It's okay, I've survived these past three years, haven't I? What's there to fear? They won't kill me." Quinn's lips trembled as she realized she couldn't let Juliet suffer again.

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