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."

her empty pockets,

life around them.

spark of anger within Juliet. Trembling with rage, she pointed at them, "How dare you utter such

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

his patience, "What have I done to you? You always claim you're broke. Yet, look at you. You're still alive and well. How are you managing without

have made you forget who your son

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

both of you!"Ariel scowled, "Who are you to interfere? She

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

I want. Quinn, if you want her to stay, give us half a million. Otherwise, she's

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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 reached

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