That evening, Matthew was positively jubnt.
Unaware of how much he had drunk, his face turned a rosy hue.
The group reveled in high spirits for a time.
After the clock struck ten, the guests gradually dispersed.
Surveying the disarray in the apartment, Miley offered, “I don’t n on heading home tonight.
Would you like me to stay and tidy up?”
Ste epted the offer without hesitation.
Matthew’s brow furrowed, prompting Neville to swiftly grasp Miley’s hand.
Miley shot him a sharp look.
“What are you up to?”
Feigning concern, Neville fibbed, “My car’s been out ofmission for a few days.
Could you give me a lift home?”
Miley was clearly reluctant and about to decline when Neville added, his voiceced with urgency, “Let’s move.
It’s gettingte.
”
He discreetly winked at her as he spoke.
ncing around, Miley realized that aside from her and Neville, only Ste and Matthew remained.
She grasped Neville’s implication immediately.
“Ah!” She tapped her forehead as if struck by sudden insight.
“Ste, I had promised Neville a ride home tonight.
We’re taking off.
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In a sh, they vanished through the doorway.
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Ste felt puzzled but soon connected the dots, realizing Miley’s parents aimed to set them up.
A knowing smile curved her lips.
Turning to Matthew, she queried, “Aren’t you leaving? It’s gettingte.
”
Undeterred, Matthew began to roll up his sleeves.
“You’ve got a mess to clean, and I can lend a hand.
”
Before Ste could decline, Matthew set to work.
She pressed her lips together, opting for silence since there was, indeed, much to be done.
Together, they aplished the task in under an hour.
As Ste wiped the final ss clean, she noticed Matthew lounging in the living room with no apparent ns to depart.
She furrowed her brow, hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke.