NovelAppNeville turned his head.
The sight of Susie sent a jolt through him.
He attempted to sit up, but pain ripped through his body, forcing a gasp from his lips.
Susie rushed to his side, pressing him back.
“Don’t move.
Your back injury is serious.
The doctor said you need to rest; don’t strain the wound.
Neville nodded, then rasped, “Do you know where Miley is? We both got hurt yesterday.
I need to see her.
Susie took a deep breath, her face darkening.
“Neville,” she said, her voice heavy with gravity, “do you remember what day yesterday was?”
Neville fell silent.
“It was our engagement party, Neville,” Susie continued.
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“You just left, remember? To save Miley.
A long, tortured silence stretched between them.
Finally, in a quiet, strained voice, Neville explained, “I didn’t break my promise willingly.
Miley was kidnapped.
| had to go.
“Kidnapped? What a convenient coincidence!” Susie scoffed, a bitter laugh escaping her lips.
Neville’s expression tightened, understanding Susie’s unspoken thoughts.
“Miley isn't a liar.
Forget it, this is her private matter.
I can’t disclose more.
Susie felt a sharp pang in her chest.
Neville still supported Miley.
Susie, in her distress, pressed on.
“So, you Leftalone at the engagement party for another woman? Do you realize how embarrassed | was
yesterday? If my father hadn't been there, today’s news would be that you dumped me.
“I'm sorry.
” Neville apologized sincerely.
Susie's heartache deepened.
She shut her eyes and said, “Neville, you promised
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to marry me.
My parents were dissatisfied with this marriage, but I insisted, and they relented.
Don’t you owean explanation?”
“I'm sorry,” Neville repeated.
Susie abruptly lost her composure.
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“I don’t want apologies.
| want to understand your thoughts!” she choked out.
“I'm sorry,” Neville said.
“l can’t marry you.
“What? What did you just say?” Susie asked in disbelief.
Without hesitation, Neville met her gaze and declared, “Call off our engagement.
I'll do whatever | can to compensate you.
Susie trembled involuntarily.
She clenched her fists.
“Il don’t want your compensation.
| only want your honesty! Are you breaking off the engagement for Miley?”
She pointed out the pivotal conflict between them.
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