“Those can wait. I have plenty of time for you, he responded with a sly grin.
Miley’s expression clouded over.
Ever the optimist, Ellie chimed in, “Your father and I are planning a walk. Why don’t you let Neville drive you home?”
Before Miley could decline, Neville gave a welcoming nod and assured Ellie, “Of course, I’ll make sure Miley gets home safely.”
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“Thank you,” Ellie responded, visibly pleased.
“Let’s go, Miley,” Neville said, placing his hand on her shoulder as they made their way out.
Miley shot him a glare, her irritation exacerbated by his smug demeanor.
But with her parents watching, she held back from making a scene.
On the way, Miley shut her eyes after settling in the car, radiating a clear unwillingness to engage in conversation.
Casting a sidelong glance at her, Neville quipped, “Didn’t see this coming today, did you?”
With her eyes still closed, Miley retorted curtly, “No, I didn’t Her brow furrowed in visible irritation.
Unable to contain himself, Neville burst into laughter.
Miley snapped her eyes open, fixed an icy glare on him, and admonished, “Listen, whatever reason you had for showing up in front of my parents today, just keep your distance from me. I’ve met my share of men, but I’m not one to fool around.”
As it happened, they reached a stoplight and the car came to a halt.
Neville turned to her with a serious expression he rarely wore.
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“What if I genuinely wish to get to know you better? Would you consider giving me a chance?”
For the first time, Miley found herself unnervingly close to Neville.
As she met his sincere gaze, her heart quickened its pace. She sensed a marked shift in his behavior.
Struggling for words, Miley was about to speak.
But then, Neville looked away and chuckled sardonically.
“Did you actually fall for that? I didn’t take you to be so naive.”
Jolted back to reality, Miley felt a surge of anger.
She lunged at him, landing a forceful punch.
“Have you lost your mind?”