Chapter 45: "The Unspoken Truth"

It was raining, and the sound of the rain was trickling against the glass of the cabin, which made the atmosphere in the room quite sad. Within, the heat from the fire was oppressive, and outside, the cold was biting, and the combination gave an air of privacy and closeness. Taylor and Alex were seated on the couch with a clear feeling that there was still tension from Olivia’s visit. This made Alex and Taylor anxious because Olivia had not only left them more confused than before but also made her remarks a riddle. Taylor felt Alex’s apprehension and disorientation and, for some reason, an inherent desire to help him. There was, however, something that she was aware she had to do, though she could not exactly put her finger on it. “Alex,” Taylor started after some time. “It has been so quiet since Olivia left; are you alright?” Alex raked a hand through his hair and looked thoughtful. “I don’t know, Taylor. This whole thing is just too much. I didn’t think I would be hearing abo