Silent, with tears welling in her eyes, she looked down.
“We’ll call off the engagement.” Wyatt remained firm.
The atmosphere was chaotic.
Matthew, unable to reach Neville, grew increasingly concerned.
A call from Stella brought some relief.
Moving away for privacy, he answered it. “Is everything alright over there?” Stella’s voice came through.
Glancing at Hurley, still apologizing, and Wyatt, visibly upset, Matthew relayed the situation. “Neville hasn’t arrived yet.”
Stella sounded worried. “I can’t reach Miley either. What’s happening?
Are they—”
Matthew, trying to stay composed, reassured her, “Don’t worry. I’ll be home soon.”
On the mountain, the night was dark, snow falling, the cold intensifying.
Wrapped tightly in coat, Miley shivered uncontrollably.
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Neville noticed her struggle. Looking outside, he saw the rain had eased.
“We can’t just wait here. We need to get down the mountain.”
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Miley attempted to stand with his help, but failed.
Reluctantly, she withdrew her hand. “Go on without me. You should get down the mountain first.”
Neville frowned and squatted in front of Miley. “I’ll carry you down.
I marked the path on the way up, and if we stay here, we might freeze.”
Miley looked at his broad back, hesitating. Finally, she refused.
“You’re hurt. Carrying me will only make it worse. Just leave me.”
“Miley!” Neville’s voice was firm, brooking no argument. “You can climb up yourself or let me carry you. Which is it?”
Reluctantly, Miley placed her hand on his shoulder, conceding to the urgency of their situation.
Neville felt her weight and his own pain, wincing slightly.
Thankfully, Miley was light enough to bear.