Once the two men departed, Stella leaned in towards Miley, whispering, “How’s everything between you and Neville these days?”

Stella anticipated Miley’s response to be filled with joy, but her friend’s demeanor was unexpectedly calm.

“No progress,” Miley said blankly, her voice flat and dull.

Stella’s brows knitted together.

“What’s wrong? Things not going smoothly?”

Gazing at her plate, Miley shook her head and set down her fork after a brief pause.

A hint of distress crept into her voice as she said, “I’ve barely spent any time with Neville lately.

Initially, it was due to my hectic work schedule, and we couldn’t sync our timings.

But recently, even though I’ve wrapped up most of my work and have more free time, Neville is always busy.

He insists I shouldn’t visit him at his office.

melancholy, Stella’s frown

for a moment,

be that Neville is

known as a playboy, always sparked skepticism

woman, Stella worried that

an outsider,

Miley admitted

remarkably attentive and caring, a

puzzled; I can’t fathom what

bitter

solace, Stella suggested, “How about I inquire about Neville from

“No thanks.

Miley declined, shaking her

Neville and me;

Matthew have your

to

that, Miley gave Stella a

at

she respected

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