GoodReadWith a swift, decisive motion, Quinn extended her hand to seize the notebook.
As if anticipating her move, he deftly flicked his wrist, tucking the notebook behind his shoulder, far from her
reach.
Her hand lingered in the air, fingers curled in a silent plea, while she bit her lip. Her eyes, a striking contrast of
black and white, were fixed on him with an intensity that was almost palpable."Who do you wish to share the
sight of the flowers with?" he asked, his voice echoing in the silence."And who would you choose to accompany
you in the hot air balloon?"Quinn's eyelashes fluttered in surprise, and she shook her head.
She hadn't considered the idea of company; her list was merely a safeguard against forgetfulness. She harbored
a fear that in a moment of blank memory, she would lose sight of those simple wishes. What cnaturally to
others, she feared, would becregrets in her own vacant spaces.
Alexander's gaze upon her turned icy, a stark contrast to the warmth of their previous exchange.
He gently held her chin, his voice low and insistent, "Tell me, who do you wish to accompany?"His grip was not
harsh-in fact, it was tender-but the intensity radiating from him made it difficult for Quinn to draw breath.
Her lips trembled, and after what seemed like an eternity, she managed to whisper, "No one."Her voice was
faint, reminiscent of a kitten's mew, with a hint of nasality that pierced his heart.
Alexander chuckled, his fingers tracing her chin, "It appears I've indeed made you feel insignificant.""l was
unaware that your heart had wandered so far away."Quinn reached for his hand, but he abruptly stood up
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Alexander flipped open his notebook once more, his eyes skimming over the hastily scribbled text, before
glancing at Quinn.Upon catching his gaze, Quinn instinctively rose to her feet.
With a swift, deliberate motion, Alexander tore the notebook in half right before Quinn's eyes. Stunned, Quinn
watched as he continued to rip the pages - first in half, then quarters - until they were mere fragments.
With a flick of his wrist, the pieces fluttered through the air like snowflakes, scattering in all directions. "It
appears I'll have to impose on you a bit longer," he said, his tone indifferent as if what he had just destroyed was
of no consequence. The bits of paper drifted around Quinn, settling in her hair and on her shoulders, as if
attempting to offer sform of comfort.
With that, Alexander turned and ascended the stairs, his steps stirring the scattered scraps further.Quinn stood
silently in the living room, her gaze blankly fixed on the debris scattered across the floor.
It took her a moment to kneel down and begin gathering the shredded paper, like insignificant wishes torn apart.
She lay on the floor, gathering the pieces from under the coffee table, then those hidden beneath the sofa. From
the second floor, Alexander watched her, hands in his pockets, his gaze focused on the figure kneeling below.
She collected those fragments with such meticulous care, as if she was gathering rare treasures. He couldn't
have known that what he had so carelessly shredded were things Quinn had struggled to remember. Perhaps by
tomorrow, she would no longer recall them.
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Using hand gestures, she inquired:
Did you leave the company?She
wanted to ask if he had been ousted
from the board, but the question
seemed ag) harsh Wisdyes fixed on
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spoke, "If | did, would you be ready to
pursue your heart's desires?" Taken
aback, Quinn shook her head rapidly,
gesturing: Did you really
leave?"Yes."Suddenly, Quinn found
herself at a loss for words. After a
long silence, she gestured: I'm sorry.
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