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.

Viola, yet he was afraid that Viola would feel insecure, so he hinted that Melanie

was he mocking

a moment and turned to Stephen to say goodbye. “Sorry

head. “It’s fine. It’s just an old

just

overstepped her bounds by

still sent her home was

had her period, so she was in so much pain that

get some painkillers. Then she huddled on the sofa

next morning, her body was sore.

kept vibrating due to the messages

joined this group chat with Eugene’s circle of friends.

was not feeling. well, so she would not join them today. Then she

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

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felt much better.

bowl of soup when

put down her spoon and opened the door to see Eugene standing

before he slowly frowned and asked,

I just have

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