Love Unspoken

The digital representation of the individual was an avatar clad in a black suit, the username simply "N." Quinn was on the brink of perusing his social media profile when he preempted her, sending a message, "Hello, are you in need of legal assistance?"This confirmed her suspicion. He was indeed a lawyer, rendering any further investigation into his social media presence unnecessary.

As Quinn deliberated on how to respond, "N" dispatched another message, "Not many possess this number, so you must have been recommended by a mutual acquaintance. I'm at your service."

His eagerness seemed incongruent with the demeanor one might typically expect from a formidable lawyer. Her fingers quivered over the keys as she typed, "I require some advice. What should I address you as?"

"N" responded, "You can address me as Nicholas."Quinn promptly saved his contact information under the name Nicholas. She was about to relay her predicament when the sound of footsteps at the door startled her. She swiftly stowed her phone in her pocket.

Turning, she confirmed her suspicion. It was Alexander at the door. Rising from the couch with a newfound urgency, Quinn's gaze was fixed on the entrance. Alexander shrugged off his coat and made a beeline for her, discarding the garment onto the sofa as he closed the distance.

unreadable. It was challenging to discern whether his question was borne out of concern or

confirmed with a nod. An uncomfortable silence ensued, broken only when Alexander's gaze abruptly fell on a business card on the coffee

her anxious forehead. She wondered, 'Could he sense

Alexander merely glanced at her before carelessly tossing the card back onto the table, "If you're unwell, rest and retire early." With

and ripped it into shreds before discarding it into the trash. Her thoughts drifted to the untouched dinner, and she inspected the kitchen. The refrigerator was filled with

that Alexander might have already eaten. Alone at the dining table, Quinn quietly consumed her

up, taking her medication, and settling on the sofa for the night, she woke the following day to find