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 a hint of playfulness,

was just out for dinner with

to worry about

don’t you

mouth to respond, but the sight

a resigned sigh, she turned

I came across

that Susie has always been punctual

being late tonight had

replied, his

about time we discuss

inform your parents that we should have a

then broached a more serious

with a

let them

there’s nothing else, I

Good night.

Then he left.

car, Neville made

treatment, but it seems the damage to his lower body may

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