The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 12

Melanie paused for a moment before she put her bag away, took off her coat, and asked calmly, “Are you here to complain on behalf of Viola?”

Otherwise, Melanie could not think of any other reason for Eugene to be here.

Eugene raised his eyes and asked, “Why did you come back so late?”

In order to revise Viola’s report, Melanie got off work half an hour later than usual.

Melanie made herself a cup of tea to warm her stomach.

Eugene was still looking at her. He was sitting on the sofa with his long legs stretched out. He looked so casual, as if he owned the place.

Melanie said, “I worked overtime, and it was raining outside, so I came home a little later than usual.”

“You’re unhappy with Viola.” Eugene raised his eyebrows as he stated this.

Melanie took a sip of tea and instantly felt much better. She was not interested in discussing Viola with Eugene. “Isn’t it enough that you’re happy with her? Does it matter what I think of her?”

pleasant as she added,

the coffee table, rang. He lowered his eyes

and sized up Melanie.

table, and responded to the message.

understanding after so many years of being

even carried Melanie to the bathroom to

lot of marks on Melanie’s body. Some

she wore a simple long–sleeved shirt and

that Eugene had accidentally given her a hickey on the

face was glum all day long, and she stared at Melanie from time to

president’s office. Shortly

passed by Melanie, she paused and left

because she had to meet a client in

the client meeting, Viola’s eyes were still

that it was probably

did not care and took

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file and said, “I need your signature.”