Chapter 1522

Caught off guard by Miley’s unexpected behavior, Neville furrowed his brow, sensing a shift in her demeanor.

Puzzled, he questioned, “Miley, what’s gotten into you today?”

Realizing her lapse in judgment, Miley quickly composed herself, averting Neville’s gaze.

“Nothing.

I just want to see progress.

”

Neville gently squeezed her shoulder, offering a reassuring smile.

“I understand.

Rest assured, I’m already putting in the effort.

”

Grasping her hand firmly, he continued, “Have faith, Miley.

I’ll uphold my promise.

”

As if on cue, the waiter arrived with the cake.

“Let’s set aside business for this joyous occasion,” Neville suggested, gesturing for the lights to dim.

The atmosphere seemed to ease a bit.

The room plunged into darkness, voices rising in unison to sing a birthday melody.

As the song concluded, the guests cheered, “Make a wish!”

Bathed in the warm glow of candlelight, Neville’s cute face lit up with a radiant smile.

He clasped Miley’s hand tenderly, declaring, “My wish this year is to make you my wife.

”

With a single exhale, he extinguished the flickering flames.

Miley’s eyes welled with emotion at his heartfelt birthday wish, though she rema

ined composed.

Deep down, she knew the chasm between Neville and herself was vast.

She bit her lip in potent silence.

Following the birthday festivities, Neville escorted Miley home.

Upon his return, a phone call stirred him to drive back home swiftly.

In the living room, Bertha sat poised, her demeanor taut with seriousness.

As Neville stepped into the room, a palpable tension hung in the air, though he attempted to diffuse it with a playful grin.

“Grandma, what brings you here at this hour? Why didn’t you tell me you were coming? I would have fetched you myself.

”

With solemn gravity, Bertha wasted no time in broaching the matter.

“I met with Miley today.

”

A chill ran down Neville’s spine, connecting the dots between Miley’s odd behavior and his grandmother’s unexpected appearance.

“So that’s why Miley was acting strangely,” he muttered under his breath.