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?”

tone was not very pleasant as she added, “Why

phone, which was on the coffee table, rang. He lowered his

and sized up Melanie.

his phone on the coffee table, and responded to the message.

understanding after so

carried Melanie to the bathroom to wash

a lot of marks on Melanie’s body. Some of

attract more attention, so she wore a simple long–sleeved shirt and high–waisted

a hickey on the side of her neck.

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

lunch break, Melanie could hear Viola and Eugene quarreling in the president’s office. Shortly after,

Melanie, she paused

because she had to meet a

came back from the client meeting, Viola’s eyes

that it was probably because of

not care and took a document

Chapter 12

and said, “I need