Love Unspoken

Apart from the two dogs, she had nothing else to call her own. She had chosen to bring the dogs along simply because she was certain that Alexander would never tolerate such pets in his home. Thus, they must be hers. They appeared to be the only possessions she could claim as she embarked on her journey.

Quinn's leg was injured, limiting her mobility. After a short walk, she found a suitable place to rest. She spent the remainder of the afternoon in idle solitude.

Eventually, she found herself in a park bustling with activity. It was the time when school had just let out, and parents were accompanying their children to the amusement park.

Quinn located an empty swing. She placed the puppies on the ground and seated herself on the swing, her gaze drifting towards the dark clouds looming in the sky.

Suddenly, two little girls appeared, squatting next to the dog cage and playfully teasing the puppies inside. "Miss, are these your dogs?" one of them asked.

At the sound of the voice, Quinn glanced down at the girls. They were identical twins, no older than three or four, with their hair tied up in buns and clad in matching red down jackets. Their innocent faces momentarily transported Quinn into a world of thought.

"Miss, may we play with them?" they asked.

Quinn studied their eager faces, managing a forced smile and a nod of approval. The children squealed in delight, opening the dog cage and each taking a puppy. They cradled the dogs, gently stroking their heads, their smiles revealing two missing front teeth.

An inexplicable wave of sadness washed over Quinn. She had often wondered what her own child might look like. Perhaps, just like this...

The children's laughter echoed in the park. They must have been well-loved and cared for by their parents, allowing them such uninhibited joy. Suddenly, one of the puppies darted away, causing one of the girls to squeal in surprise before chasing after it.

Quinn watched the lively scene unfold from her swing, a similar memory playing in her mind. She too had once been that carefree and happy. The wind picked up again, tossing her hair into her face and obscuring her view. Before long, the mother of the girls approached, leading her daughters to return the puppies.

"Give the dogs back to the lady," she instructed. The girl reluctantly complied, placing the dog back into the cage.

The woman offered Quinn an apologetic smile, "I'm sorry, my girls almost ran off with your dog."Quinn shook her head, dismissing the apology with a smile.

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The woman gathered her daughters, "Let's head home. It looks like rain."With a farewell to Quinn, the woman hurriedly left the park. One by one, the others began to leave as well.

Quinn collected her cage and followed suit. However, as she exited the park, she realized she had nowhere to go. She sought shelter in a nearby pavilion and sat down. Within ten minutes, a heavy downpour began, the sound of raindrops hitting the ground reverberating loudly. The wind blew the rain sideways, causing it to pour into the pavilion.

Quinn was forced to retreat to a corner, shielding the cage from the rain. Meanwhile, Alexander returned to an empty house. His eyes immediately fell on the divorce certificate lying on the table, igniting a surge of anger within him. He strode over to the table, snatched up the certificate, and clenched his fist, crumpling the document.

With a swift motion, Alexander tossed the divorce certificate into the trash can. He ascended the stairs, expecting to find Quinn, but she was nowhere to be found. It was as if she had vanished into thin air.