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

a.m., Melanie heard the sound

not asleep yet. Her heart sank, and she walked into the

his coat and was sitting on the sofa, pouring himself

had a chilly air about him because he was just

He put down the cup and stood up. He started to unbutton his shirt

pants. He said

some of his clothes at Melanie’s house in the past. Melanie

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

a jacket and waited

bathroom door

put down her phone

her without bothering to cover up. Melanie subconsciously averted her

“It’s better if we keep a

doing this for?” Eugene put on

Melanie into the bathroom and forced himself onto her. He said in a

frowned and looked

His usually indifferent eyes were