Love Unspoken

Chapter 1578

Quinn was still on the fence about bringing Sprout and Brandy along. After mulling it over, she decided against it. Having two kids with her if things went south would be a hassle. Plus, Briar was already a pro at looking after them. Sprout was way more well-behaved now, and Briar could handle him.

There was even less to worry about with Brandy.

Once everything was set, Alexander and Quinn hit the road.

First, they hopped on a plane, then switched to a boat after landing, and kept changing up their transportation until they finally rolled into a seaside fishing village.

Quinn took in the view-sea in front, mountains behind and shot Alexander a puzzled look. "Is Calvin here?"

Alexander shook his head. "Nope, he's not here. Just hang tight."

He set the suitcase down for her to sit and chill.

Quinn hadn't expected it to be such a hassle. Good thing she didn't bring Sprout and Brandy. After two days of travel, they still hadn't reached their destination. She wondered where Calvin could be hiding. The village looked deserted. Not a soul in sight, and the paths were overgrown with weeds. The houses peeking through the grass were in shambles.

As night crept in, Quinn started to get the creeps. "What are we waiting for here? This place is giving me the heebie-jeebies."

Alexander plopped down next to her. "Waiting for someone to pick us up."

He glanced at his watch. "At this hour, they might be lost at sea."

He tried to comfort her, "They're not familiar with these parts, and you insisted on coming. Let's just crash here tonight."

Quinn instinctively glanced back at the village. The setting sun cast an eerie orange glow over the buildings, making them look both beautiful and unsettling.

The sea stretched out endlessly in front, and the village behind was eerily quiet, except for the occasional rustle of wind through the weeds.

It felt like a scene straight out of a horror flick, full of terror and weirdness.

She nervously asked, "There aren't any ghosts here, right?"

Alexander gave her a mysterious look and suddenly said, "Yep."

Quinn's face went pale, and she scooted closer to him. "Don't mess with me. I'm kinda scared."

Alexander wrapped an arm around her shoulders and pulled her close. "It's okay. I'm here. I'll protect you."

Quinn asked, "Can you fight a ghost?"

Alexander replied, "Nope, but I can run with you."

Quinn forced a smile. Seeing the teasing glint in his eyes, she playfully punched him. "You're scaring me!"

Alexander said, "Alright, alright. Don't worry, they'll find us. It might just take a bit. The scenery here isn't bad; think of it as a mini-vacation."

asked, "Are you sure

nodded. "Don't you think

back at the weeds taller than herself and laughed dryly.

suddenly turned serious. "Something's

She was already scared enough

tide's coming in. We might

"No way! I

okay, just that house over there," Alexander reassured her, pointing to the nearest house. Quinn looked over; that house was surrounded by weeds, and who knew what was lurking in the grass. Quinn shook her

go check

stick on the ground, and started walking

alone, so she quickly stood

weeds and used his stick to push them aside. It wasn't too

stepped on the weeds and walked in. There was an old stone path, but grass had grown through the stones. After he

behind, looking around nervously. She felt like some wild animal might

near Municity, but at least there, they could hear

quiet

they reached the door of the house. The wooden door was locked but barely hanging on. With a push, the door fell open, revealing that the place had been abandoned

though not as much as outside. As they walked in, they were quickly

the door and

go further inside, but Quinn held him back.

inside was pitch black, with a slightly ajar

cool. Wait here.

his flashlight and walked into the house. The living room was still dim, with the setting sun casting eerie shadows through the windows and cracks, making the room even creepier. Quinn didn't dare stay there

the flashlight inside. When Quinn saw what was inside,

of black cloth, but judging by the shape underneath, it was likely

meant to scare anyone who

wanted to go inside, but Quinn held him back tightly. "Don't

tried to reassure her. "Don't worry, I'll just take a look. It might be

He actually wanted to check inside the

didn't find it particularly frightening. After all, he'd faced death twice

if you provoke some ghost or spirit?" Alexander sighed. "Why are you so

"It's not superstition. Even science can't explain these things. Please don't

with fear, Alexander sighed. "Alright, I won't

a moment of silence, she said, "Maybe we should go back. I

hesitated, sensing something

asked, "Are

Alexander replied, "What?"

seeing Calvin. Did you never intend to take me to him?" Alexander chuckled. "How could

would

If you're scared, wait

onto him and pleading