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

2:00 a.m., Melanie heard the

Her heart sank, and she walked into the living

had taken off his coat and was sitting on the sofa, pouring himself a glass of

air about him because he was just outside. Melanie paused. “Why are you

not answer. He put down the cup and stood up. He started to unbutton

pants. He said softly,

Melanie’s house in the past. Melanie did not throw them away but kept

had already gone into the bathroom. The sound of the shower seemed to drown out the

on a jacket and waited for him in the

door

phone

in front of her without bothering to cover up. Melanie

better if we keep

are you doing this for?” Eugene put on his

into the bathroom and forced himself onto her. He

and

His usually indifferent eyes were