Love Unspoken

The sun outside was blazing, its hot rays streaming through the window and lighting up the quiet hallway.

Alexander slouched against the wall, the sunlight making his pale face almost see-through.

After a beat, he struggled to say, "I get it. I'll take care of her. Even if you never forgive me, I'll treat her like..."

He tried to finish, but Quinn's words about the two unwanted kids stopped him cold.

Locking eyes with Quinn, he said, "I'll make sure she grows up safe and sound, just like any other kid."

His words made Quinn's eyes fill with tears.

She turned away, staring at the bright sunlight outside, which only made her eyes sting more.

the pregnancy test, she had dreamed of hearing these words from him, imagining a happy family

hearing these words about a child that wasn't even theirs, it felt like a cruel

was ironic and

just abandon another innocent

father, he'd be haunted by guilt and regret, tortured by his past mistakes. When it came

child, he should carry that

tears

have you noticed how cold you are?" she

unreadable, and

a kid? How to make her grow up happy and healthy?

really want to adopt this kid. I don't see any fatherly kindness in your eyes, just practicality." Alexander stayed

a moment, he reached out and took Quinn's hand, admitting, "I won't deny it. You're right about everything. I'm not into kids, whether it's this one or our own. To me, anything that can't keep