Love Unspoken

Walter dialed Alexander's number, the phone ringing persistently for a full minute. Just as it was on the brink of disconnecting automatically, the call was answered.

"What's up, Walter?" Alexander's voice came through the line, steady and unperturbed, as if the world was spinning at its usual pace.

A chuckle escaped Walter's lips as he responded, "Nothing much. Freya paid me a visit and shared some things. I felt the need to express my gratitude to you." "Oh? What for?" Alexander inquired.

"I wanted to thank you for helping me. I'm aware it's partly for Freya's sake, but after some contemplation, I thought it right to express my appreciation," Walter explained, his words carefully chosen, a subtle probe into Alexander's reactions. A pause ensued before Alexander queried, "What did she tell you?"

"Nothing of great significance. I'm aware you don't want to burden me further and must have instructed her to be discreet, but the poor girl let something slip."

"Is that so?" Alexander's laughter echoed Walter's earlier chuckle.

"Yeah, I'm just reaching out to genuinely thank you."

Alexander pondered for a moment before responding, "No thanks necessary. It's what I ought to do. If there's nothing else, focus on your work." "Understood."

thoughtfully as he glanced at the contract resting

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returning to his office, he headed

the stairs and attempted to push open the door to his study. It resisted at first, but with a little more force, it swung open. Quinn was the

bed and promptly dialed

young doctor arrived in haste, abandoning everything

doctor asked, "Alexander,

gestured towards the bed, indicating for a second opinion. "I'm not sure; see what you can make

medical bag, rushed over to Quinn's side. He took her wrist in his hand, checking her pulse

to his voice. "What's

visibly rattled by Alexander's intensity, swallowed hard. "Well... it appears

for the complete experience all for free. The next chapter is

to demand a cure he couldn't provide and then face the repercussions of failure. Such a daunting prospect

you one last chance. Tell me