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

made a decision to drive

to his office, he headed

door to his study. It resisted at first, but with a little more force, it swung open. Quinn was the obstacle blocking the doorway she was sprawled on the ground, curled up. It was unclear whether she was asleep or had fainted.

the bed and promptly

in haste, abandoning everything when he heard Quinn had

the doctor asked, "Alexander, what

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

side. He took her wrist in his hand, checking her pulse with a practiced touch. He turned

to his voice. "What's wrong with

swallowed hard. "Well... it appears

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of the truth. The last thing he wanted was for Alexander to demand a cure he couldn't provide and then face the repercussions of failure. Such a daunting prospect made honesty even more

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