Love Unspoken

"Why are we heading to the hospital?" Sebastian asked, a note of confusion in his voice.

Preston replied with a pragmatic tone, "It's about money, dude. I covered her medical expenses and I need to recoup that. What else are we supposed to survive on?" Sebastian found himself unable to counter Preston's logic and simply nodded in agreement.

The car veered abruptly, taking a sharp turn onto a different road.

Upon their arrival at the hospital, they found that Quinn was still unconscious. Her face was hidden behind an oxygen mask, a thin layer of condensation fogging the clear plastic.

Preston leaned over her, his gaze lingering on her obscured face, but he could discern nothing.

After a seemingly interminable half-hour, Quinn began to stir.

She inhaled deeply, her eyes fluttering open to reveal a profound exhaustion. She attempted to move her fingers, but found her strength had abandoned her.

"Bro, she's awake!" Sebastian alerted Preston, who had been on the verge of dozing off in his chair.

upright and dragged his chair closer to the bed, a smile playing on his

to look at him, her vision still hazy. It took her a moment

sharp and defined. His eyebrows were thick and dark, and his teeth gleamed white against

looked pale, almost

hanging in the air, "Have

hesitated, studying Preston's face. He seemed familiar, but she couldn't remember

remember either.

pressed her lips together, not uttering a word. She simply stared at him and

don't want to get to know me?" Preston asked, misinterpreting her silence. Quinn gently shook

a smile tugging at his lips. Quinn

get it," he said, pulling Sebastian closer. "I work at a care center with

offered a sheepish smile. "Yes, that's right. The kids at our center

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She signed: Thank you.