Love Unspoken

Soren offered a nod of agreement, his expression solemn.

Outside, a flash of lightning split the night sky, its brilliant light piercing through the window. It cast an eerie glow upon Quinn's face, accentuating her pallor. In the absence of any other light, her visage was ghostly, a chilling reminder of those who had passed.

Soren lingered by the bed, his gaze never straying from Quinn. Hours ticked by, each one heavy with anticipation. Finally, after what seemed an eternity, Quinn stirred.

Her eyes fluttered open, the stark white ceiling coming into focus. A flicker of confusion danced in her eyes, a silent testament to her disorientation.

"Quinn, are you awake?" Soren's voice cut through the silence.

Her eyelashes fluttered in response, her head turning ever so slightly in his direction.

"Do you remember me, Quinn? I'm Soren," he ventured, his voice laced with a mixture of hope and trepidation.

Quinn's gaze met his, her eyes weak yet intense. The unsettling depth of her stare had Soren swallowing hard. He pointed to his nose, a silent plea for recognition.

"Do you not recognize me?" His question echoed in the room, unanswered.

Quinn remained silent, her gaze unwavering.

as he muttered to himself,

can't be right. The doctor said it wouldn't progress this

you been taking the medication I gave you?" His

to make sense of the situation. His rambling was interrupted when Quinn suddenly lifted her hand, gesturing weakly. "I remember." Soren's confusion was evident. He couldn't decipher

mustered the strength

at her

nodded again, her

on time?" Soren continued, his voice a blend of relief and

gaze dropping to her lap.

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deeply, his voice laced with earnest concern. "Quinn, you need to eat regularly. If you don't, this illness of

on time, your illness shouldn't worsen for at least two more years." Despite his words, Soren was being conservative. Given Quinn's current condition, two

anything you want to say, wait until you've regained some strength," Soren reassured her. "I'm not going anywhere.

he hurried out of the room. He returned shortly, a

propped Quinn up and brought a Sebastianful of soup to her lips. "Quinn, please eat

soup he held out to her, her lips pursed. After a moment of silence, she lowered

scooping up another Sebastianful. "Come on, have some more. You haven't eaten anything in two