Chapter 1148
When Love Comes Late
Neville asked, âWhere are you now? Iâll head over.
â
Just as he stood up, his phone buzzed again.
Cordell replied, âMatthewâs out of the hospital.
Letâs catch up another day so that he can rest.
â
Taking in the news, Neville felt his shoulders relax.
He edited his response.
âThatâs good.
Iâve got plans today.
Weâll reschedule for another day.
â
Sinking back into his chair, he checked the time, his frown lingering.
Cordell asked, âWhatâs going on?â
Neville began typing a detailed reply, then stopped.
Deleting the words, he settled for a short one.
âHaving dinner with Miley.
â
âPrioritizing a lover over a friend, huh?â Cordell scoffed.
Ignoring the comment, Neville pocketed his phone, eyes fixed on the door.
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The awaited person hadnât shown up.
He sat there as his irritation mounted.
Abruptly, he got up, stepped out, and lit a cigarette.
After finishing it, he peered back into the dining room.
His seat was still vacant.
Nevilleâs patience wore thin.
He pulled out his phone when a tap on his shoulder caught him by surprise.
Frowning, he turned around to find Susie Blakely, the woman heâd been waiting for almost all night.
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She was a musical play actress.
She was also Nevilleâs parentsâ pick for his potential marriage partner.
Susie rocked a long purple dress, and her curly hair flowed casually over her shoulders.
Long, straight legs completed the picture of a captivating beauty.
Neville couldnât deny Susie matched the type of woman he used to like before meeting Miley, butâ¦
âYou must be Neville,â Susie jumped in, interrupting his thoughts.
âIâve seen your photos.
Iâm your date.
Susie Blakely, nice to meet you.
â
She offered her hand for a shake, but Neville, keeping his expression steady, responded, âLetâs head inside first.
â
He then turned around and walked inside.
Unperturbed, Susie withdrew her hand and followed him inside.
Once they settled at the table, the waiter presented the menu.
Susie flipped through the menu, then looked up at Neville, who sat across from her.
âAny dish youâd recommend in this place?â