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.

like thunder, so she closed all

2:00 a.m., Melanie heard the sound of her digital

not asleep yet. Her heart sank, and

was sitting on the sofa, pouring

him because he was just outside. Melanie paused.

stood up. He started to unbutton

his pants. He said softly, “Bring me some clothes.

his clothes at Melanie’s house in the

the bathroom. The sound of the shower seemed

on a jacket and waited for him

bathroom door and said, “Bring

down her phone and picked

her without bothering to cover up. Melanie subconsciously averted her gaze. He sneered.” Why are

if we

Who are you doing this for?” Eugene put on his pants and threw

bathroom and forced himself onto her. He said in a mocking tone. “Is

frowned and

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

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