Love Unspoken

For a moment, comprehension eluded Freya as she struggled to digest Alexander's proposal.

"Are you suggesting I leave the country?" she asked, her voice laced with disbelief."Consider it a retreat," Alexander replied, his tone soothing and patient, akin to a brother offering counsel. "Take your husband, your children, and seek solace abroad. It might alleviate the torment of your restless mind."

His words painted a picture of her fears as mere figments of a nightmare, an unnecessary anxiety that could be easily dispelled. The concept of fleeing to foreign lands with her family gradually began to appeal to Freya.

She harbored a deep affection for Walter and was prepared to go to any lengths for him. After all, wasn't their shared goal to live a contented life as a family?"But would Walter consent to this?" she questioned, uncertainty clouding her thoughts.

"That's a challenge for you to tackle," Alexander responded, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. "He has no ties here. What could possibly hold him back?"

Freya's brow furrowed in contemplation. Indeed, Walter had no living parents, and she, along with their son Harold, were his only family. Why would he refuse? Unless he harbored plans unbeknownst to her.

A wave of uncertainty washed over Freya. She knew, better than anyone, that she did not hold a place in Walter's heart.

marriage was not a product of love. Yet, she dared not voice this fear, for if she did, Alexander would

bowing her head in silent acquiescence."Very well, I shall discuss this with him," she conceded. "Proceed," Alexander encouraged, a smirk tugging at the corners of his mouth. It was a smirk that reminded her of Oliver, yet

moment to collect herself, drew in a deep breath, and

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retreating figure, his gaze shifting to the spent cigarette in his hand. He leaned over and flicked the butt into a cup filled

hiss echoed as the stub sank to the bottom, only to bob

to glance towards the second floor, his gaze meeting Quinn's

sight. Seated on the floor, her heart pounded in

entire conversation.Hugging her knees, Quinn's mind was in turmoil. Despite the years they had spent together,

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