Love Unspoken

Alexander's gaze was fixed intently on Quinn, a penetrating stare that drew her attention upwards to meet his eyes.

In his gaze, she detected a hint of puzzlement, an expression she couldn't quite decipher.

Nonetheless, she offered him a gentle smile in response, her lips curling up slightly at the corners. Without warning, Alexander closed the distance between them, leaning in as if attempting to decipher a secret etched on Quinn's face. In response, Quinn pursed her lips and tenderly raised her hand to caress his cheek. She gestured towards him, her voice soft yet firm, "I've caught a cold, I wouldn't want you to fall ill."

Unfazed, Alexander replied, his voice a low murmur, "I'm not afraid." His eyes remained fixed on her, unwavering in their intensity.

In a swift movement, Quinn leaned in and planted a quick peck on his cheek, as light as a dragonfly's touch, before retreating.

Alexander's lips pressed into a tight, straight line. He reached out, his hand enveloping hers, yet he remained silent, his gaze burrowing into her eyes.

fear, Quinn met his gaze. Her eyes were clear and unguarded, devoid of the panic or alienation that had plagued her earlier

transported back to a time

resounding no; the sincerity of her expressions was transparent, impossible to fake.After a moment of silence, Alexander leaned in once more, seeking her lips. As

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retire early for the night.As Quinn lay in bed, she watched Alexander retreat from the room. Just as he was about to close the door, his gaze lingered

took effect, Quinn's eyelids grew heavy, surrendering to the pull of sleep.In the dead

Abigail had left for abroad. She had departed from Amber Bay a month ago, a scheme orchestrated by Walter with Alexander's silent approval. How could she have forgotten such a crucial detail?... The following morning, Alexander was nowhere to

sent Alexander a text, informing him that she was heading to the

still running a fever? Let me examine you," he said,

memory lapses before, but they were minor and hadn't concerned her once she remembered them. It was only during a