I’d constantly fear you’d leave me over trivial matters.


    ”


    With a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes, Miley probed, “Have you resolved things with Susie?”


    Neville remained silent, his lips pressed tightly together—-a response in itself.


    Miley let out a short, sardonicugh.


    “If you’re still entangled with her, yet here dering your affection for me, isn’t that duplicitous? Am I just your fallback option?”


    Confronted with her blunt questions, Neville seemed frozen, words failing him.


    As Miley stood to leave, Neville reached out, pulling her back.


    She nced at him, then looked away.


    “I know I’ve hurt you and made mistakes.


    Truthfully, after starting our rtionship, I was prepared to spend my life with you.


    But when I discovered my illness, fear took over.


    I was terrified and unsure of how to face you.


    I couldn’t bear to tell you, nor did I want you burdened with such knowledge.


    Miley, I ammitted to changing, so you can see and believe in that change,” Neville stated with resolve.


    “Neville, you really don’t understand me,” Miley responded, her voice soft as she gazed at the expansive ck sea.


    “It’s not about your s@xual ability that concerns me.


    What matters is whether our core values align.


    If they do, I’m willing to go to great lengths for you.


    But if not, I won’t hesitate to leave.


    ”


    Neville pondered for a few moments before looking up at her.


    “I understand.


    Our rtionship began hastily and ended just as quickly.


    But I’m dedicated to changing, to show you a different side of me, in hopes you’ll ept me once more.


    ”


    Miley observed Neville’s earnest efforts to convey his determination, his face a mix of calm and agitation.


    She bit her lip and chose to remain silent.


    They sat together in silence for some time, the quietness unbroken.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    Stealing nces at Miley’s profile, Neville felt a nostalgic pull to the times when their rtionship flourished.


    Eventually, Miley said softly, “It’s gettingte.


    We should head back.


    ”


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    Neville turned to her, seeking closure.


    “You haven’t given me your answer.


    ”


    Miley averted her gaze, murmuring, “My answer is contingent on your actions.


    ”


    The journey back was less tense for Neville, a weight seemingly lifted off his shoulders.


    After ensuring Miley was safely home, Neville returned to his own ce.


    There, he found a message from Matthew awaiting him.


    “I’ve reached out to an expert abroad, Benjamin Kennedy.


    He’s responded to the email.


    There’s still hope.


    You should visit his clinicter.


    ”


    Reading this, Neville exhaled deeply,forted by the renewed sense of hope.


    After responding to Neville’s email, Matthew set his phone down, leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and massaged his forehead.


    He had been overwhelmedtely and felt exhausted.