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."

patted her empty pockets, "Do I appear to

entire life around them. Can't

with rage, she pointed at them,

two, with no skills of your own, can't even afford your son's wedding. Now you're targeting me, an

lost his patience, "What have I done to you? You always claim you're broke. Yet, look at you. You're still alive and well.

have made you forget who your son is. You've

Quinn observed Ariel in disbelief, shocked that such

"Who are you to interfere? She is my mother. What

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

want. Quinn, if you want her to stay, give us half a million. Otherwise,

a living hell if she left with them. "Why are you bothering her for?

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Juliet patted Quinn's arm, "It's okay, I've survived these past three years, haven't I? What's there to fear? They

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