Love Unspoken
Chapter 1513

Quinn shot Alexander a look that said it all. "This is for Sprout, not for you to mess around with. These toys are way too dangerous for him. Put them away," she said. As she spoke, she quickly grabbed the toys, stuffed them into a box, and snatched the toy gun from Alexander's hand, tossing it in as well.

Alexander shot back, "A toy gun is way cooler than a gold chain. Wearing gold just makes you look like you're trying too hard."

Quinn didn't call him out. She knew his issue wasn't with the gift itself but with who gave it.

"I also got him a bracelet," Quinn said.

Alexander shrugged. "Your bracelet means something different."

"How so?" Quinn asked.

"It just does," Alexander insisted.

Quinn didn't want to argue. "Where's your gift?" she asked.

Alexander glanced at his watch. "Should be here any minute."

Right on cue, someone in a delivery uniform called from outside.

Quinn dashed out and saw a big truck parked at the door. The delivery guy spotted her and said, "Your pets are here. Can you sign for them?" "What?" Quinn asked, puzzled.

"Two Golden Retrievers, pretty big ones," the delivery guy explained.

Quinn suddenly remembered-Buddy and Liberty. Amanda must've sent them over after their last call.

The delivery guy hopped into the truck and asked, "Should I let them out? They don't bite, right?"

"Go ahead. They're friendly," Quinn confirmed.

The delivery guy opened the cages, and two golden blurs shot out. Before Quinn could even react, they were all over her, almost knocking her over.

They circled her a few times before bolting into the house. Quinn signed the receipt and handed it back. "Thanks."

"No problem," the delivery guy replied.

Quinn went back inside. Buddy and Liberty were tearing around the house, up and down the stairs, like they were checking out their old stomping grounds. "Is this your gift for Sprout?" Quinn asked Alexander.

"Sort of. Amanda couldn't find a shipping company, so I sent a car to get them," Alexander said, calling Buddy over. Buddy ran to him, and Alexander petted his head. Quinn felt a bit touched, realizing he had remembered this all along.

She squatted down with Sprout in front of Buddy. "Baby, do you like the big doggies?" she asked.

Sprout stared at Buddy with wide eyes, then broke into a big smile and reached out to grab Buddy's ears.

Buddy nuzzled Sprout, almost knocking him over each time, but Quinn held him steady.

She looked worriedly at Alexander. "I feel like Sprout's even more at risk now with these two around."

"No, they're just excited to be home. They'll calm down soon," Alexander reassured her.

"Really?" Quinn asked, still concerned.

"Yeah," Alexander confirmed, then walked out again.

A little while later, he came back with something that looked like a baby stroller.

He started putting it together while Quinn continued unpacking other stuff. Abigail had also sent a gift, which was much simpler: $18,000 in cash and a heavy gold bar. Abigail's gift was really thoughtful.

Then there was Orion's gift. When Quinn opened it, she was left scratching her head.

Three bags of dog food.

"Is this for Sprout or Buddy?" she wondered.

After unwrapping all the gifts, Quinn realized that Calvin and Orion's gifts were the most unusual.

Meanwhile, Alexander had finished putting together the stroller. He placed Sprout in it. "Give it a spin," he said.

It was a high-tech walker.

"Is this your gift for Sprout?" Quinn asked.

"Yep," Alexander replied.

Quinn slapped her forehead. Why hadn't she thought of this earlier? It would've saved her so much hassle.

Alexander said, "I had this custom-made for Sprout. It's got a ton of features."

"Like what?" Quinn asked, curious.

"Automatic slope brake," Alexander demonstrated. When the ground was inclined, the stroller would lock, making it impossible to push.

It also had an anti-fall feature. There was a cover that could shield from sun and rain, and when closed, it turned into a ball that wouldn't get damaged even if it rolled down the stairs.

To test it, Alexander even threw the stroller down the stairs. The cover immediately closed, turning it into a big egg that rolled down without a scratch.

Quinn ran over to check it out and found it undamaged.

She looked up at Alexander, impressed. "This is so advanced."

Alexander put Sprout in it. "I told you it was custom-made. It's not 100% foolproof, but it's way safer for him."

Quinn nodded. Especially with a two-story house, it was a lifesaver.

Once Sprout was inside, he started toddling around the house, even chasing Buddy and Liberty.

"Looks like Sprout really likes your gift," Quinn remarked.

Alexander raised an eyebrow. "It's a hundred times better than a gold bracelet."

Quinn smirked, stood up, and dusted herself off. "Can you clean up here? I'll go help Briar with the cooking. We bought a ton of groceries today, and she might need a hand." "No problem," Alexander agreed.

The living room was a mess, especially with Buddy and Liberty back.

Alexander squatted down to clean up the boxes while Sprout and Brandy played with Buddy and Liberty. Brandy also loved the dogs, hugging their necks and kissing them. Luckily, the dogs were good-natured and played with the kids.

Now, with Sprout safely in the stroller, Alexander could move around freely. He focused on tidying up, creating a harmonious scene.

After Alexander finished cleaning, Quinn and Briar had almost finished cooking.

The family gathered at the dining table, and Quinn brought out a bottle of wine.

Alexander looked at the red wine and smirked. "You're going to drink?"

"It's fine. Sprout can't drink it, so we'll drink for him," Quinn said with a smile.

Alexander shook his head, smiling. He helped decant the wine and poured a glass for each of them.

He raised his glass, looked at Sprout sitting next to Quinn, and toasted. "Leopold, happy birthday."

Sprout held a spoon in his hand and looked at him. "Dada," he said.

Quinn was amused by his gesture.