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."

as she patted her empty pockets, "Do

back in the Kennedy family fold now. You've spent your entire life around them. Can't you tap into some old connections

Juliet. Trembling with rage, she pointed at them,

your own, can't even afford your son's wedding. Now you're targeting me, an old

have I done to you? You always claim you're broke. Yet, look at you. You're still alive

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

the room, Quinn observed Ariel in disbelief, shocked that such

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

work. We're bringing her back to retire in comfort." Quinn was far from naive. If they truly

mom. I can take her home if I want. Quinn, if you want her

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

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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. After a tense silence, she

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