The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 16

Melanie lowered her eyelashes. “I will.”

Viola pulled Eugene back to play the game. Eugene followed her and did not glance at Melanie. After leaving the bar, Melanie turned around and thanked Stephen. “Thank you for just now.

Stephen said warmly, “You’re welcome. I’ll take you home.”

“No need…” Before Melanie could finish her sentence, Stephen interrupted her and pointed to the sky. “It’s going to rain heavily tonight. It’s not safe for you to go home alone.”

Stephen was insistent, so Melanie could not refuse and followed Stephen.

Stephen had a sense of propriety. After sending Melanie home, he left without asking any questions.

Melanie was still wearing his coat, which Stephen lent to her when she accidentally made her shirt dirty while towing her car earlier.

She thought about returning it after washing it.

The light drizzle turned into a heavy rain at midnight.

did not like thunder, so she closed all

heard the sound of her digital

yet. Her heart sank,

and was sitting on the sofa, pouring himself a glass of

a chilly air about him because he was just outside. Melanie paused.

stood up. He started to unbutton his shirt to

pulled out his belt and unbuttoned his pants. He

at Melanie’s house in the

out his clothes, Eugene had already gone into the bathroom. The sound of the shower seemed to

put on a jacket and waited

bathroom door

phone and picked up

inside. Eugene stood in front of her without bothering to cover up. Melanie subconsciously averted her gaze. He

better if we

doing this for?” Eugene put on

her. He said in a mocking tone. “Is

and looked

when she noticed Eugene’s bloodshot eyes. His usually indifferent eyes