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.

have you been

a hint of playfulness, “Mom, I’m

just out for dinner with

don’t need to worry

you trust

opened her mouth to respond, but the sight of Susie’s pleading

resigned sigh, she turned to

I

Susie has always been punctual since

being late tonight had me

Neville replied, his tone

the way, it’s about time we discuss your marriage with

that we should have a discussion this

broached a more serious

with

let

nothing else, I should

Good night.

Then he left.

his car, Neville made a call

it seems the damage to his lower body

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