The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 19

Melanie was so direct that Stephen was at a loss for words.

“It doesn’t matter if you don’t want to.” Melanie lowered her eyes and felt like she had made a mistake. “I was just asking casually. Don’t take it seriously.”

Stephen was silent for a moment before he said, “I’m sorry, Mel. Can I ask why?”

“It’s nothing.” Melanie said, “I’ve been single for too long, so I think I should start dating.”

She did not mention Eugene, and Stephen did not ask. After dinner, Stephen sent her back. home.

As a result, she bumped into Eugene at the entrance of the neighborhood.

Eugene’s black Bentley was parked next to Stephen’s car. Eugene glanced at Melanie, who had just gotten out of the car, before he looked at Stephen.

Stephen greeted Eugene. “Good evening.”

Eugene hummed and said meaningfully, “Ms. Smith, it seems like you’re not just capable of doing business.”

Melanie could hear the sarcasm, but she did not understand why Eugene was mocking her.

was dating Viola, yet he was afraid that Viola would feel insecure, so

he mocking her

eyes for a moment and turned to Stephen to say goodbye. “Sorry to trouble you. I’ll wash

shook his head. “It’s fine.

knew that Stephen was just saying this

had overstepped her bounds by asking Stephen

sent her home

so she was in so much pain that she broke into a cold sweat in the middle of the

she went out to the living room to get some painkillers. Then she huddled on the sofa

woke up the next morning, her body was sore. Her hands and

phone kept vibrating due

chat with Eugene’s circle of friends. They were all talking about getting ready to go to the

moment and sent a message saying that she was not feeling. well, so she would

kitchen and cooked some soup for herself. It was warm and

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felt much better.

only had half a bowl

and opened the door to see

on Melanie’s face before he slowly frowned and asked, “Do you

I just have my period,”