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."

ended. Alexander's eyes narrowed thoughtfully as he glanced at the contract resting

made a decision

to his office, he headed straight to

Quinn was the obstacle blocking the doorway she was sprawled on

bed and promptly dialed the doctor's

haste, abandoning

at the threshold, the doctor asked,

indicating for a second opinion. "I'm not sure; see what

setting down his medical bag, rushed over to Quinn's side. He took her wrist in

threatening undertone to his voice. "What's

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

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then face the repercussions of failure. Such a daunting prospect made honesty even more intimidating. Suddenly, Alexander seized the doctor by the collar, hoisting him off his feet as his demeanor shifted from

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