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 are you

which was on the coffee table, rang. He

and sized up Melanie.

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

tacit understanding after so many years

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

lot of marks on Melanie’s body. Some of them did not fade the next

that deliberately covering up would attract more attention, so she wore a simple long–sleeved shirt and

not notice that Eugene had accidentally given her a hickey on the side of

long, and she

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

Melanie, she paused

because she had

client meeting, Viola’s eyes were

was probably

not care and took a

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said, “I need your