Love Unspoken

A sense of familiarity washed over her as she realized that this was the same path Alexander had led her down just the day before.

It was him who had abandoned her within the enclosure, departing without a backward glance, leaving her to the mercy of the dogs that roamed within.

It hadn't been a dream, she realized with a pang of sorrow. It had all been too real.A bitter smile tugged at the corners of Quinn's mouth, a silent testament to her sadness.

Why did these painful memories persist, refusing to be forgotten? Their constant presence was a torment she could not escape.

Sean drove her all the way to Regal Riverside, but when he saw the seal outside, he froze.

"What happened?" he asked, his gaze lingering on the seal. He questioned himself, wondering if he had taken a wrong turn.

But a glance at the door number confirmed he was at the right place.

Turning to Quinn, he asked, "Quinn, when did you move?"

Quinn, too, was taken aback. She stared at the seal on the door, a hollow look in her eyes. She shook her head, her confusion evident. She didn't know.

She didn't know anything.

Sean, after a moment of contemplation, decided to call Alexander. There was no answer the first time, but on the second attempt, Alexander picked up.

"Alexander, why is there a seal on Regal Riverside? I brought Quinn back, but we can't get in."

Alexander's surprise mirrored Sean's.

After a moment of silence, he asked, "You brought her to Regal Riverside?"

"Yes, isn't that where she should go?"

There was a long silence on the other end.

It seemed like an eternity, so long that Sean began to think Alexander had hung up.

But then Alexander's voice came through, "Did you bring her on your own, or did she request to come back?"

Sean was about to say that it was his decision, but Alexander's question made him reconsider. He thought for a moment before responding, "Quinn wanted to come back herself." "Is that so?"

"Yes..."Alexander's cold chuckle sent a chill down Sean's spine.

"Sean, you're getting bolder."

Caught off guard, Sean stammered, "Alexander, I... I'm sorry, I didn't know you moved!"

"Tear off the seal and just go in," Alexander instructed.

"Okay!" Sean responded, not daring to say more. He knew his clumsy lie could easily be discovered by Alexander.

After ending the call, Sean got out of the car, removed the seal, and entered the gate using the same code as before. The gate opened as expected. He turned back to bring Quinn and her dog inside, a look of relief on his face.

Quinn looked at the familiar villa, a wave of confusion washing over her. The home had changed drastically, looking nothing like she remembered. It was empty, as if it had been ransacked. Even the furniture was covered in white cloth. She had no recollection of what had happened. Not only had she divorced Alexander, but now the villa had been transformed as well.

Each piece of white cloth seemed to be a stark reminder of how thoroughly she and Alexander had ended things. The abandoned furnishings stood as lonely reminders of their past.

As light filtered in from outside, the dancing dust particles seemed to be celebrating their reunion.

Quinn stood still, taking in the unfamiliar sight of the villa.

Sean was equally stunned. How had things changed so drastically in just over a month?

"Let me organize it for you!" he offered, moving to uncover the white cloth.

Just then, the sound of a car horn echoed from outside.