Love Unspoken

Freya's laughter filled the room as she passed the baby to Walter.

"He's been an angel today. Barely shed a tear. Just look at this little heartbreaker," she cooed, "He lights up the moment you walk in.

"The infant, still without teeth, let out a gurgling sound in Walter's direction. Yet, Walter's expression remained unchanging, his smile as rigid as a mask, even in the presence of his own son.From the sidelines, Quinn observed the joyful family tableau, her fingers absentmindedly caressing her belly.

Each time she did, she was reminded of the emptiness within. She had yearned to keep her child, having managed to escape Alexander, having endured so many hardships, and having evaded two gangsters.But the Kennedy family had proven inescapable.

Freya, ever the provocateur, couldn't resist a jab at Quinn. "You're still young. You'll have children of your own one day."Quinn's gaze met Freya's, whose smile was tinged with mockery and scorn. Forcing a smile,

Quinn remained silent. She moved to the couch and took a seat, pouring herself a glass of water. Freya, irked by Quinn's silence, abruptly rose from her seat. "Walter, can you watch Peanut for a moment? I need to use the restroom." "Sure, go ahead," Walter replied, adjusting the blanket around Peanut as he cradled him. Quinn sipped her water in silence, the living room engulfed in an almost deafening quiet. The only sound breaking the silence was Peanut's babbling, preventing the atmosphere from becoming unbearably awkward.Walter's gaze shifted to Quinn.

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Sensing his eyes on her, Quinn looked back, their eyes briefly meeting. She quickly looked away, focusing her attention on her water."Quinn, where's Alexander?" Walter finally shattered the silence.Quinn paused, glanced at him, and shook her head, indicating her ignorance.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

"He wasn't at the office today," Walter continued, "I thought he might be with you."Quinn lowered her gaze, a thought crossing her mind, 'When has Alexander ever skipped work to be with me? He only makes exceptions for Getty. On New Year's Day, he must have been celebrating with Getty. With this thought, Quinn pulled out her phone and started scrolling through her social media feed. To find out where Alexander had been, all she had to do was check Getty's latest posts.

It was like a homing beacon for Alexander's whereabouts. Oddly enough, Getty hadn't posted anything yesterday. Quinn refreshed the feed several times, but the latest update was still from several days ago. She checked Twitter as well, but it was the same. No updates. Walter seemed about to speak when his phone suddenly rang. It was a call from Alexander.

He paused, placed his child back into the stroller, and answered the call."Hey, Alexander? Now? Alright, got it," Walter said.Subconsciously, Quinn turned her head toward him. Seeing Walter's serious expression, she couldn't help but feel a wave of anxiety.

After ending the call, Walter wheeled the stroller over to Quinn. "Hey, Quinn, do me a favor and watch the little guy for a second. I need to step out."Quinn was momentarily taken aback as she looked down at the baby.

He was chubby and adorable, with bright black eyes and a round, lively face. Every movement he made was bursting with life.She quickly looked away, not wanting to gaze at the child any longer. The sight of this baby reminded her of the horrifying image of her own child, heartbreakingly reduced to nothing more than a lump because of Kaitlyn.Without another word, Walter pushed the stroller a bit farther away. "Just keep an eye on him, that's all."At that moment, Freya emerged from the restroom. The sight that greeted her was Walter leaving, leaving her son in the care of Quinn.