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, “Why

table, rang. He lowered his eyes and

and sized up Melanie.

on the coffee table, and responded to the message. His eyes landed on Melanie’s slim waist before he chuckled. “What do you think I’m

understanding after so many years

end of it, Eugene even carried Melanie to the bathroom to wash

body. Some of them did not

attention, so she wore a simple long–sleeved shirt and high–waisted pants. She looked very smart

a hickey on the

glum all day long, and she stared at Melanie from

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

passed by Melanie, she paused and

calmly because she had to meet a

from the client meeting, Viola’s

it was probably because

not care and took

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said, “I need your