Gasping for breath, Miley stared at the ceiling as the remnants of the dream lingered.
“Miley?” Stella, sensing her distress, hurried to her side. “Are you hungry? What would you like to eat? I’ll whip something up for you.”
Stella’s voice brought Miley back to reality.
She sat up, her voice hoarse as she asked, “What time is it now?”
“It’s seven in the evening. You’ve been asleep all afternoon,” Stella answered with concern. “Maybe you should have something to eat.”
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Reflecting on the events of the day, Miley felt a weight on her spirit. She shook her head. “I’m not hungry, Stella. You can go back.
I just need some time alone.”
“Miley.” Stella gently held Miley’s hand. “There’s been a big misunderstanding about Neville this morning. He spent the night at Susie’s place because he got hurt while protecting her…”
“Well, Stella, you don’t have to speak for him.” Miley, clearly agitated, cut her off mid-sentence.
Stella clarified, “I’m not trying to defend him…”
“Stella.” Miley fixed her with a stern look. “If it was just a misunderstanding, and he cared about me, he would’ve reached out instead of leaving me to overthink everything all night.”
She smirked with a touch of self-deprecation. “If he had nothing to hide with that girl, why would he lie? The moment he lied, it felt like a betrayal.”
Attempting to console her, Stella said, “Don’t dwell on it too much.
You can decide after hearing Neville’s explanation.”
Miley forced a smile and said, “You can go home now. Thanks for being with me last night. Go rest. Don’t worry. I’ll be okay.”
With those words, Stella had no choice but to leave. Before departing, she expressed her concern. “If you need anything, reach out anytime.”
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“Okay.” Miley agreed readily.
When Stella returned to Prosper Bay, she found Matthew at home.
The sight of him made her weary, but she mustered the strength to approach and embraced him tightly, seeking comfort in his arms. In a muffled voice, she asked, “Is Neville badly hurt?”
Matthew gently ran his fingers through her hair and reassured her, “His thigh femoral nerves and bones are injured, but it’s not a major issue. He’ll recover after the operation.”
“Okay.” Stella nodded against his chest, tightening her hold on him.
As Matthew held her, he couldn’t ignore the tension in the air regarding Neville and Miley.
Trying to console her, he suggested, “Once Neville is better, he will patch things up with Miley. Don’t worry.”
Stella heaved a sigh. “I hope they can get back together as soon as possible. It’s tough for Miley to navigate relationships. Even if it ends, it shouldn’t be like this.”