Love Unspoken

Regardless of her potential refusal, Sean found himself impXavierng her even before he voiced his plea.

"Regarding this issue, I beg you not to disclose it to Alexander. If he were to discover the truth, it would be the end of me," he begged, his hands clasped together in earnest supplication.

However, upon the conclusion of his plea, he found only confusion and uncertainty mirrored in Quinn's eyes.

Taken aback, Sean stuttered out her name, "Quinn?"

Quinn responded by pressing her lips together and raising her hand to gesture, "Do we know each other?"

Sean, unfamiliar with the nuances of sign language, stared at Quinn's fingers for a moment before cautiously venturing, "Are you saying you don't know me?"

Quinn thought for a moment. Although her signs hadn't explicitly conveyed that sentiment, the meaning was indeed similar. She nodded in affirmation at Sean.

Panicked, Sean hurriedly attempted to jog her memory.

Sean Vance, we've met before, don't you remember? We've met a few

shook her head in bewilderment.

apparent that Quinn had no intention of forgiving him, let alone aiding him in his

pleas and resolved to accept his fate. He turned his attention to the

aback, glanced at Sean who had abruptly ceased his pleading,

tray and reached for

found herself studying Sean once more. "What is it,

to your liking?"Quinn shook her head, setting down her utensils to sign

interpretations. His brow furrowed

Sean was unable to comprehend her sign language. Abandoning her

leg still hurting? Should I fetch

significantly subsided following her earlier outburst; it was now

sighed, grateful that

Quinn continued to eat, Sean rose from his seat, announcing, "Quinn, I'll fetch something for you." Before Quinn could respond, Sean had already dashed out