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.

"See, you run around outside

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

face and hands. Looking at his 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? Boys don't need sunscreen. You're just

at him. "Look at his face. It's already

of sun. He'll get used to it after

thing, but look at Brandy. She's getting

bit of sun

said, "But her

herself, 'Every girl cares about beauty. Brandy might not care now, but when she grows up,

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

Quinn's mouth twitched. "Nonsense!"

said, "Okay, I won't say anymore. But trust me,