Love Unspoken

Quinn stood rooted to the spot, her mind whirling as she processed the man's words. A sudden realization dawned on her.

His act of bringing her to the hospital was not borne out of kindness; it was a calculated move to tighten his hold on her.

The looming question of who would shoulder the astronomical daily medical expenses if she chose to proceed with the treatment echoed in her mind. The answer was clear: only Alexander could. In return, she would be reduced to a puppet, dancing to his tune.

On the other hand, if she decided against the treatment, it would be akin to signing Juliet's death warrant herself.

The choice he had presented her with was nothing short of a veiled threat.

Slowly, Quinn lifted her gaze to meet Alexander's, her eyes brimming with a newfound understanding.

His demeanor remained as composed as ever, a testament to his unwavering control over the situation. How could it not be?

With a clenched fist and a heavy heart, Quinn closed her eyes and gave a slight nod of acquiescence.

Alexander reached out, his fingers gently caressing her cheek. "Good, if you say yes, then we'll treat her," he said, his voice laced with a deceptive tenderness.

Quinn opened her eyes, offering him a faint smile in response.

a bitter reminder of what once was. But the tenderness that once softened her gaze was

visit, just

signaling

their way to the parking lot. No sooner had they settled into the car than Alexander's phone began to ring. Given

phone and pocketed it. Suddenly, he turned to Quinn, a

need to get checked out?"

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guard, Quinn pressed her lips together and shook

you sure?"

her fainting spell was merely

a moment's consideration, Alexander didn't press the issue further. He started the car,

of retreating to his study as was his usual routine, Alexander joined Quinn

close. In moments like these, he would hold her tightly,

looked at his immaculate chest, her eyelashes fluttered, lightly grazing his skin. His

pointed. "Have you been

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