Love Unspoken

The Christmas vibe on the island hung around for days, with all sorts of sounds filling the air.

Quinn turned to Alexander and asked, "With all these trees, won't they catch fire?"

Alexander glanced outside just as fireworks lit up the sky. He frowned, "That's a real issue. Let's talk to Maddox tomorrow and get them to set off the fireworks by the beach, not in the woods." Quinn nodded. "Sounds good."

The next day, Alexander brought it up with Maddox, who quickly set the rule.

After all, he didn't want the new houses on the island to go up in flames because of fireworks.

Sprout and Brandy had been having a blast these past few days, coming back with Maddox late every night, always dirty.

Quinn poured hot water from the stove into a basin and used a towel to wipe Sprout's face.

around outside every

cheeks and looked at her with big, innocent eyes. Probably afraid Quinn wouldn't let him play outside

dark hands and face, she sighed helplessly, turned around, and fetched sunscreen from the house, patiently applying it to him. Maddox said, "Why are you putting that on him?

at his

just a bit of sun. He'll get

"Sprout getting sunburned is one thing, but look

indifferent. "Girls can get a bit

her skin will

about beauty. Brandy might not care now, but when she grows up,

next to her and said, "It's okay, and it keeps away those who

Quinn's mouth twitched. "Nonsense!"

trust me, a girl