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.

not like thunder, so she closed all the doors and windows

Melanie heard the sound

was not asleep yet. Her heart sank,

and was sitting on the sofa, pouring himself

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

down the cup and stood up.

out his belt and unbuttoned his pants. He said softly, “Bring me some clothes. I want

of his clothes at Melanie’s house in the past. Melanie did not throw them away

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

and waited for him in the living

the bathroom door and said,

put down her phone

the bathroom door opened from the inside. Eugene stood in front of her without bothering to cover up. Melanie subconsciously averted her gaze. He sneered.” Why

“It’s better if we keep

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

forced himself onto her. He said

and looked at

Eugene’s bloodshot eyes. His usually indifferent eyes were also a

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