Chapter 1262
When Love Comes Late
Silent, with tears welling in her eyes, she looked down.
âWeâll call off the engagement.
â Wyatt remained firm.
The atmosphere was chaotic.
Matthew, unable to reach Neville, grew increasingly concerned.
A call from Stella brought some relief.
Moving away for privacy, he answered it.
âIs everything alright over there?â Stellaâs voice came through.
Glancing at Hurley, still apologizing, and Wyatt, visibly upset, Matthew relayed the situation.
âNeville hasnât arrived yet.
â
Stella sounded worried.
âI canât reach Miley either.
Whatâs happening?
Are theyââ
Matthew, trying to stay composed, reassured her, âDonât worry.
Iâll be home soon.
â
On the mountain, the night was dark, snow falling, the cold intensifying.
Wrapped tightly in coat, Miley shivered uncontrollably.
Neville noticed her struggle.
Looking outside, he saw the rain had eased.
âWe canât just wait here.
We need to get down the mountain.
â
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Miley attempted to stand with his help, but failed.
Reluctantly, she withdrew her hand.
âGo on without me.
You should get down the mountain first.
â
Neville frowned and squatted in front of Miley.
âIâll carry you down.
I marked the path on the way up, and if we stay here, we might freeze.
â
Miley looked at his broad back, hesitating.
Finally, she refused.
âYouâre hurt.
Carrying me will only make it worse.
Just leave me.
â
âMiley!â Nevilleâs voice was firm, brooking no argument.
âYou can climb up yourself or let me carry you.
Which is it?â
Reluctantly, Miley placed her hand on his shoulder, conceding to the urgency of their situation.
Neville felt her weight and his own pain, wincing slightly.
Thankfully, Miley was light enough to bear.