Love Unspoken

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."

she patted her empty pockets, "Do I

spent your entire life around them. Can't you tap into some old connections

Trembling with rage,

afford your son's wedding. Now you're targeting me, an old woman. After all you've done to

to you? You always claim you're broke. Yet, look at you. You're still alive and well. How

your years serving the Kennedys have made you forget who your

in disbelief, shocked that

of you!"Ariel scowled, "Who are you to interfere? She is my mother. What we discuss is

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.

is my mom. I can take her home if I want. Quinn, if you want her to stay, give us half a million. Otherwise, she's coming with

expression faltered 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 them. "Why are you bothering her for? You want me to

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Juliet's arm and shook her head vehemently. 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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