The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 8

Before Melanie gave Viola the items, Eugene woke up.

He said in a deep voice, “Is it solved?”

“Yes. That driver has taken full responsibility and has contacted the insurance company. Melanie walked straight to Eugene and unscrewed the cap of the water bottle she was holding before handing it to him.

Her voice was a little softer than usual at work. “I have also contacted the person in charge of the banquet. I’ll send you home later.”

Melanie was thorough, attentive, and meticulous.

Eugene sat there and drank the water. His Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed.

Melanie and Eugene looked so harmonious and natural that they seemed like the perfect. couple.

Viola watched them silently for a while before she stepped forward.

She lowered her head and blamed herself for what happened. Her voice was laced with some indistinguishable emotions. “Mr. Scott, I’m sorry. If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t be hurt.”

Eugene casually put the water bottle aside and waved to her. “Come here.”

Viola hesitated for a moment before going over and sitting next to him.

Eugene put his injured hand in front of her and said in a gentle tone, “Were you scared?”

Viola did not speak and lowered her head.

softly and gear lifted her head. He coaxed her. “I’m not scared,

you afraid of?”

at him angrily, and mumbled, “I’m afraid you’ll be in

very soft,

and looked at the bottle of water that

the emergency department came over with

trio and looked at Melanie, handing over the X–ray to

ray

an X–ray of his wrist bone. Take

who was about to stand up, froze and slowly sat back

a forced smile, as if nothing

about to speak when Eugene casually said, “Take it to the doctor. I have

stared at Melanie’s back,

a low voice,

that you and Melanie seem to be a better match.” After Viola finished

Chapter 8

a test. She

moment. He sneered and answered casually, “Me and Melanie?

to

corner. She wanted to give Viola the extra water bottle in her

she was lifeless and extremely

to rest for a few days at most. When Melanie returned