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.

you been with

with a hint of playfulness, “Mom,

out for dinner

don’t need to

you

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

sigh, she turned

if I

has always been punctual since her

being late tonight had

Neville replied,

about time

that we should have a

a more serious

acknowledged with a

I’ll let

there’s nothing else, I

Good night.

Then he left.

car, Neville made a

but it seems the damage to his lower body may

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