Chapter 1264
When Love Comes Late
Relief flooded Miley as her muscles surrendered, and she sank to her knees.
The captain of the rescue team, Kurt Bernard, emerged from the ladder.
He grabbed Mileyâs arm, his voice firm but gentle.
âCan you hold on?â
Miley managed a weak smile.
âIâm fine, but my friend is unconscious.
Please, save him.
The words drained the last of her strength.
Her vision blurred, and darkness swallowed her whole.
Kurtâs eyes narrowed.
âGo with the team and rescue Mr.
Pierce,â he commanded.
He knelt beside Miley, his brow furrowed in concern.
Her condition was bad, a testament to her ordeal.
This woman wasnât simple, he mused.
Following the rescue, Kurt arranged for both Neville and Miley to be taken to the hospital.
He then contacted Matthew to update him on the situation.
Upon hearing the news, Matthew wasted no time in grabbing Stella and heading to the hospital.
In the car, Stella sat with her arms crossed, a furrow carved into her brow.
Regret gnawed at her.
âIf Iâd paid more attention to Royâs warning signs, Miley wouldnât be in this mess.
â
Matthew offered a quick glance before speaking, his voice flat.
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âRoyâs been dealt with.
Heâs a habitual offender, preying on female tourists seeking solo adventures.
We retrieved the ten million transferred to his account, butâ¦â
Stella pressed, âBut what?â
Matthewâs voice deepened.
âThe Blakely family is adamant about calling off the engagement in light of this incident.
â
Surprise flickered across Stellaâs face as she lowered her head.
A muttered curse escaped her lips.
âHe deserves it.
â
If not for Neville, Miley wouldnât be paying the price.
She had no sympathy for him.
Matthew attempted a change of subject.
âOnce we get to the hospital, focus on comforting Miley.
â
Stella looked up, her expression softening.
âMileyâs my best friend.
Of course I will.
I need to get Flossie back here too.
â
But mentioning Flossie immediately caused her to frown, âItâs been a month with no news.
Iâm truly worried about her.
â