Unfazed and firm, Neville wrapped an arm around Miley, declaring, “Miley is my girlfriend. My mind is made up. I stand by her regardless of the circumstances.”
“You-” Amya, on the brink of an outburst, was subtly restrained by Hurley, who signaled with a wink that cooler heads should prevail.
Grasping his intent, Amya swallowed her anger, her tone rigid as she turned to Miley. “Would you care to join us for dinner?”
The sudden shift in Amya’s demeanor left Miley and Neville bewildered, unsure of how to react.
Silence hung between them until Amya reiterated, “We’re here for Neville, and we’ve already made dinner arrangements. If it’s alright with you, Miley, let’s dine together.”
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Neville sensed his mother was attempting to reach a compromise.
He turned to Miley, gauging her willingness. “Would you like to join them? If you’re not up for it, we can meet my parents another time.”
Amya struggled to keep her composure, barely containing her fury.
Miley took a moment before she nodded in agreement.
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Being back with Neville meant facing his family eventually. She saw no point in stirring conflicts with his mother right away.
They arrived at an upscale restaurant and were seated.
As the waiter presented the menus, Amya gave Miley a loaded glance before speaking. “Miley, are you certain you wish to remain here?”
Puzzled, Miley responded, “I don’t follow. What are you implying?”
With a scoff, Amya revealed, “I thought you should know, we’ve introduced Neville to someone, and she’ll be joining us shortly.
You’re welcome to stay, but just know, we won’t be the ones left embarrassed.”
Neville’s patience snapped at his mother’s insinuations. “What are you getting at, Mom? Another girl?”
His intention had been to use the dinner as an opportunity to affirm his commitment to Miley, not to be blindsided by his mother’s schemes.
Amya met his outburst with a cold indifference. “Isn’t it obvious?
Your father and I cannot accept her. You’re expected to marry someone of our standing.”
Her gaze shifted to Miley, dripping with scorn. “And she will never be welcomed into the Pierce family.”
Miley’s lips quivered as she felt a rush of emotion, her complexion turning ashen.
In a swift motion, she tossed the menu onto the table, grabbed her purse, and made to leave.
Neville caught her wrist, pulling himself up to halt her departure.
He fixed a determined gaze on his mother. “Mom, there’s something you need to grasp. Choosing Miley was my decision, and it wasn’t made to seek your approval.”