Love Unspoken

Chapter 977

Their eyes locked, and Alexander's silence cut Quinn deep.

She realized all her efforts to hide the truth and make excuses for him were laughable.

She wanted to speak but found there was nothing left to say. Tears welled up in her eyes before she could utter a word.

Alexander thought for a while, then let go of her and lay down beside her.

"You have every right to hate me," he finally said.

Quinn turned away. "Hate is still an emotion. I don't hate you. I just blame myself for being naive."

True heartbreak wasn't about hate; it was about not even giving him the satisfaction of any emotion.

Alexander said nothing but suddenly sat up.

He stared at Quinn, his gaze unreadable.

pause, he said, "You

Quinn was taken aback.

fixed on the window's reflection. Slowly,

Alexander laughed. "We'll see."

words, Quinn quickly turned. "What are you

her face, tucking her hair behind her ear. "It's easy to make someone hate you, don't

a chill down her

at him, her

full experience. You won't find the next chapter

and realized Alexander

acted predictably. If she provoked him, he'd just mock

Quinn changed the subject,

a

know," he

watched the smoke. Alexander's expression became even

her for saving you. I know you're not that kind of person. Why did you agree?" Quinn asked. Alexander smoked quietly, staring into space, not speaking for a long