Love Unspoken

Through the short exchange, Orion understood. "If he truly loves you, he wouldn't be absent when you're on the verge of marriage."

He was right. Alexander's absence had explained one thing. He didn't care about Quinn anymore.

Raising her head, Quinn stared directly at Orion and asked, "Orion, I see you as a friend. Are you sure you want to marry me?"

In this instant, Quinn revealed her self-centered side, expressing her apprehension about marrying a stranger and fearing the uncertainty of another marriage. While Orion may be the logical choice, she didn't want to deceive him. Orion stood motionless for what seemed like an eternity. The wind gently brushed against them both, causing Quinn's nose and cheeks to flush, tinting Orion's cheeks crimson as well. They stood facing each other, their breath mingling in the air for a brief moment before being carried away by the wind.

Despite being close, no spark of romance ignited between them. Quinn's composed and straightforward gaze inexplicably unsettled Orion. Perhaps some are easily dismissed, and the more unattainable they seem, the more desirable they become.

Orion's gaze sharpened with determination as he looked at her.

a friend or something more, I don't want to see you mistreated by people you don't know. I may not be able to offer much, but I promise I'll try my best to make you happy." Then he continued, "Take it as a favor from a friend. If someday

Orion were hardly acquainted, making his actions seem undeserved. She felt unworthy of his kindness. Turning away, she gestured, "Please don't be so nice to me. It

my parents are also bothering me with marriage. If we are married, they won't bother us with this issue anymore.

him in silence, momentarily unsure of how to react. His expression appeared sincere. He truly

no position to do so. Now, he had to lie to her, pretending that he was

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love, which Orion would

"Quinn, do you agree?

to decline. She had no reason to do so. She closed her eyes and nodded gently. Orion's happiness was beyond words. He