Chapter 862 Stella was surprised by Miley's swift arrival.
"Weren't you supposed to go to the company today? Aren't you working?" As she observed the serious expression on Miley's face, Stella's own smile faded, and she becsolemn.
"What's wrong?' Miley maintained a stoic expression and asked, "Did you happen to attend a small pearl exhibition yesterday and encounter Neville?" Stella's expression changed slightly.
Recently, Miley's parents had been pushing for a match between Miley and Neville.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHowever, last night had brought an unexpected twist.
Not only had Neville not taken Miley with him, but he had also engaged in an extensive conversation with Katy. Neville, a notorious playboy in Seamarsh, had left a less than favorable impression on Stella.
She feared that he might inflict harm upon Miley.
However, it seemed that Miley already had sforeknowledge of the situation.
Had Neville and Katy crossed sboundaries last night? Stella's mind raced with worristhoughts as she struggled to find the right words to protect Miley from potential harm.
"Why aren't you saying anything?" Miley frowned.
When Stella finally snapped back to reality, she grasped Miley's arm and ushered her into the house.
"I attended the pearl exhibition and encountered Neville there.
But Matthew didn't acknowledge him, and nothing untoward occurred.
" Miley cut her off, raising her voice.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"But he did something.
" "What did he do?" Stella inquired in a hushed tone, a hint of fluster in her voice.
Miley glanced at her and retrieved a pearl necklace from her bag.
"He surprisedwith this.
Upon seeing the necklace, Stella breathed a sigh of relief and chided, "Why didn't you clarity sooner? I thought he had overstepped boundaries. "
Miley lowered her head slightly, her face adorned with a shy and joyful smile.
"Judging by your expression, something must be going onO M between you two. "Stella scrutinized her, raising an eyebrow.
"Are you going out with Neville?" Miley glanced at her but shook her head, choosing silence.