“I’ll get it,” Matthew said with a smile, heading for the door.
Stella heard Miley’s voice and came downstairs.
There was Miley, but her pale face and disheveled clothes made her look like she’d been through a lot.
Stella was taken aback and quickly pulled Miley into the room.
“What’s going on? Why do you look like that?”
Miley managed a weak smile, leaned back on the couch, and murmured, “I just need to rest for a bit.”
With that, she closed her eyes.
Seeing her exhausted expression, Stella couldn’t bear to bother her.
Soon, she noticed Miley’s steady breathing.
She took a blanket and draped it over Miley, her eyes filled with concern.
Then, she quietly took Matthew to the side and whispered, “Did Neville cause her trouble?”
Matthew shook his head. “There was an incident at the auction today.
Bertha got kidnapped. Miley ended up getting involved while trying to save her.”
“What?” Stella gasped, then quickly silenced herself to not disturb Miley.
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She paused for a moment, then turned to Matthew with a serious look.
“Is there any way you could help Pierce Group? I hate seeing Miley go through this.”
“It’s not that I’m unwilling to help,” Matthew replied with a sense of defeat. “Neville is trying to handle this on his own to show he can take care of Miley in the future.”
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His eyes grew intense. “Right now, proving himself is all Neville cares about.”
Stella glanced his way, wanting to speak, but eventually chose silence.
She got what Matthew was saying.
Neville had spent his days lounging around. Relying on others wouldn’t let him make a mark in the Pierce family. And without standing on his own, he couldn’t protect Miley in the future.
So, Neville had to change his ways.
Feeling a mix of emotions, Stella sighed. “Let’s hope Neville comes back with some positive news this time.”
Night had fallen over Seamarsh, but it was daylight in Neville’s city.