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, she ventured a

be that Neville

a playboy, always sparked skepticism in

to settle down with one woman, Stella worried that Miley

an outsider, she

admitted

caring, a stark contrast to any hint of waning

puzzled; I can’t fathom what

sighed, a bitter smile fleeting across her

Stella suggested, “How about I inquire

“No thanks.

Miley declined,

and me; we’ll

and Matthew have your share

to worry

gave Stella a

broke at her friend’s sad

wanting to help, she respected Miley’s wish

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