Without saying anything more, Neville said, “It’s getting late. Let me drive you home.”
This time, as they walked back, Neville set a slower pace than before.
Susie, with a glance full of hope and affection, reached out to hold Neville’s hand.
Neville paused momentarily and glanced down as Susie tightened her grip on his hand. He didn’t pull away. Instead, he continued walking with a steady pace.
Susie let out a silent sigh of relief, her grip on his hand growing firmer as a spontaneous smile graced her Lips.
Neville escorted Susie home.
They were greeted by Kamryn, Susie’s mother, waiting anxiously at the door. Relief washed over her at the sight of Susie returning safely, but concern quickly resurfaced. She directed a questioning glance at Neville. “It’s quite late. Where have you been with Susie?”
Clasping her mother’s arm, Susie responded with a hint of playfulness, “Mom, I’m not a child anymore. I was just out for dinner with my boyfriend. You don’t need to worry about me. Besides, don’t you trust Neville?”
Kamryn opened her mouth to respond, but the sight of Susie’s pleading eyes made her words falter.
With a resigned sigh, she turned to Neville. “I apologize if I came across as harsh. It’s just that Susie has always been punctual since her childhood. Her being late tonight had me worried.”
“I understand,” Neville replied, his tone respectful.
“By the way, it’s about time we discuss your marriage with Susie.
Please inform your parents that we should have a discussion this week.”
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Kamryn then broached a more serious topic.
Neville acknowledged with a nod. “Okay, I’ll let them know. If there’s nothing else, I should be heading back. Good night.”
Then he left.
Once back in his car, Neville made a call to inquire about Damon.
“He’s still undergoing treatment, but it seems the damage to his lower body may be irreparable.”
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“Got it.” Neville ended the call abruptly, gripping his phone tightly, a storm of dark emotions swirling in his eyes.
The following day, Upon entering Matthew’s office, Neville found Matthew deeply engrossed in work. Matthew glanced up briefly at Neville’s arrival but quickly refocused on his tasks without a word.
Unbothered by Matthew’s silence, Neville made himself comfortable in the office, casually pulling out his phone to pass the time.
As noon approached, Matthew finally turned his attention to Neville, who was still absorbed in his phone. “What do you feel like having for lunch? I’ll tell Fernando to bring it.”
“Ah, you’re finally ready to talk to me,” Neville said with a grin, putting away his phone.
“You haven’t done anything to irritate me today. Why wouldn’t I talk to you?” Matthew responded, shrugging. “By the way, it’s such a nice day. Shouldn’t you be out on a date instead of here?”