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.

Miley’s melancholy,

for a moment, she

it be that Neville

as a playboy, always

his inclination to settle down with one woman, Stella worried that Miley might end up

as an outsider, she couldn’t

admitted with

remarkably attentive and caring,

I can’t fathom what he’s

sighed, a bitter smile

about

“No thanks.

declined,

Neville and me;

Matthew have your share

to worry

that, Miley gave

at her friend’s

wanting to help, she respected Miley’s wish not to

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