Love Unspoken

The old professor shook his head. "At this stage, it's nearly impossible to cure."

"So, what do we do?" Alexander asked.

The professor sighed and looked at Alexander. "Spend as much time with her as you can while she can still talk."

Alexander's expression hardened. "How long does she have?" he inquired.

"I can't say for sure. It's all up to fate," the professor replied.

Alexander's fingers clenched on the table. He was deep in thought. After a moment, he got up and went back to the ward.

Quinn was sleeping soundly. Alexander just sat quietly by her bedside. He skipped work today. Landon thought he was ignoring the company's affairs.

For the past two days, Quinn had been mostly sleeping, waking up occasionally to chat with Alexander. But Alexander wasn't much of a talker, so their conversations were short. Bored, Quinn would just go back to sleep. On the third day, Alexander decided to discharge her and take her back to Regal Riverside.

Quinn woke up in his arms, saw the change in surroundings, and asked groggily, "Are you taking me home?" Her voice was hoarse and soft, like a cat's.

Alexander carried her to the sofa, sat her on his lap, and stroked her face with one hand. "Not yet," he said.

Her eyes turned resentful. "Am I discharged?"

"Not really, just changing places to recuperate," he said, delivering another blow to her heart.

Quinn sighed sadly, rubbed her face against his chest, and said, "I'm hungry."

"What do you want to eat?" he asked.

"I want ice cream," she said softly.

Alexander was silent for a moment but eventually gave in. He glanced at Olivia beside him. "Go buy some."

Olivia nodded and quickly went out to get ice cream.

Quinn hugged his waist, looked up, and smiled at him.

"Why are you smiling?" he asked, their faces close, breaths mingling.

Her eyes were too clear, dispelling any romantic atmosphere. She blinked and said softly, "You're different from other bodyguards."

"How so?" he asked.

"They don't talk to me. You play with me and bring me delicious food," she explained.

Alexander chuckled. "Really?"

"Yes, when we get back, I'll ask Dad to give you a raise," Quinn replied.

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Quinn didn't notice. She tightened her arms around his neck. "Stay with me from now on."

Alexander remained silent, his gaze distant. Though he was looking at her, his mind was elsewhere.

Quinn touched his cheek. "Why aren't you talking?"

His thoughts returned, and he smiled slightly. "Okay, I'll stay with you from now on."

Quinn felt happy and pressed her face tightly against his chest. She loved his scent and nuzzled into his embrace.

Half an hour later, Olivia returned with the ice cream. She bought various flavors, a whole box, for Quinn to choose from.

Quinn pondered for a moment, then chose a mango-flavored one. She handed it to Alexander, asking him to help her open the packaging.