Love Unspoken

Caught in the throes of a life-and-death crisis, Valerie found herself trapped between the instinct for self-preservation and the desperate need to save her children.

A rare clarity washed over her, illuminating the harsh reality of her situation.

She could escape now, save herself, but her children would be left to perish. If she didn't make it out, they would all die, leaving no one to avenge them.

She could be ruthless, she could choose survival, but the thought of watching her children burn alive required a heart of steel and a strength she wasn't sure she possessed. Valerie drew in a deep breath, the thick smoke filling her lungs and triggering a violent cough.

determination flashing in her eyes as she rose to her feet and bolted for the exit."Mommy!!""Mommy, save Hannah... it hurts so much!"Valerie froze at the doorway, turning back as if pulled by invisible strings. Through the haze, she saw her children crying out in agony, their pleas

In her despair, she glanced down and, almost comically, noticed two keys lying on the ground by the door. Like a divine intervention,

the keys, and plunged back into the inferno. Meanwhile, Wayne had already gone to handle the paperwork, transferring the shares to his name. The mountain blazed brightly, and the people below could vaguely

craning their necks to catch a glimpse of the spectacle. Some

Quinn out for a movie and was now treating her to lunch.

felt like the grandest of gifts. That afternoon, he had taken Quinn shopping for clothes. Though he bought a lot, none were to Quinn's taste; they were what he

turning to her.Quinn could only nod, a gesture that under normal circumstances would indicate happiness, but she wasn't happy. His behavior was too out of character.Alexander reached out, gently touching her