Love Unspoken

Alexander's fingers halted their movement momentarily before he cast a sidelong glance at Kyle. His eyes took on a somber hue as he remarked, "She certainly knows how to make a swift exit."Quinn was in a rush to get to the hospital for her scheduled IV treatment. In her haste, she had skipped lunch and even put in extra hours at work to ensure she could leave on time, having spent the day meticulously sorting through a mountain of documents.

With the doctor's prescription securely in her grasp, she collected her medication before making her way to the bustling infusion hall for her treatment.

The IV treatment she had received the previous day had brought about a slight improvement in the discomfort she had been experiencing in her lower abdomen. While a faint pain lingered, it was bearable enough that she didn't require painkillers.

She managed to find an unoccupied chair in the busy hall. She was grateful for the rule that prohibited relatives from accompanying patients, leaving everyone to sit alone as their IVs slowly dripped.Quinn retrieved her smartphone from her bag and opened her chat with Nicholas. She noticed that he hadn't sent any messages after she failed to respond to his text the previous night.

She began typing, asking him, "I need advice about caring for the elderly."This question had been weighing heavily on her mind. She didn't have the financial means to meet Ariel's demands and was considering whether legal action might be a viable alternative.Nicholas responded after a couple of minutes, asking, "What exactly are the circumstances? Can you elaborate?"

Quinn wasn't entirely familiar with the legal intricacies of her situation, but she shared with Nicholas the details of Juliet's eviction and Ariel's attempts to extort money from her.

could continue their conversation over the

understanding by sending a voice message. "I think I understand the situation. It seems Ariel might be guilty of abandonment. If we can gather enough evidence, he could potentially face jail time. In most civil matters, we try to initiate dialogue and negotiate first. Legal action is typically the last resort as it can strain family relations." His voice was steady and resonant, radiating a sense of integrity that instilled trust in Quinn. She responded,

with the legal route. The testimony of the elderly person is

considered his words. Obtaining testimonies from neighbors seemed feasible. As for surveillance, it was unclear whether there was any at Ariel's place, but footage of Juliet rummaging through trash might be useful

the limitations of discussing the matter

talk this over?"Quinn glanced at the date displayed on her phone. It was

deep sigh as she looked up to see her IV bag nearly depleted. She rose from her chair to detach the IV bag and approached the front desk

nurse chided her gently, "You could've just called out. There's no need to bring it over."Quinn pursed her lips, unable

nurse had replenished her IV, Quinn reopened her chat and decided to

that she was still meddling in Juliet's affairs, there was no telling what he might do.By the time her IV treatment was completed, it was already past eight in the