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 afraid that Viola would feel insecure, so he hinted that Melanie should

was he mocking

for a moment and turned to Stephen to say goodbye. “Sorry to trouble you. I’ll wash your coat before returning

shook his head. “It’s fine.

that Stephen was just saying this to be

by asking Stephen a

still sent her home was

period, so she was in so much pain that she broke into

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

the next morning, her body was sore. Her hands and feet were also

vibrating due to the messages

chat with Eugene’s circle of friends. They were

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

went to the kitchen and cooked some soup for herself. It was warm

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felt much better.

bowl of soup when the doorbell

down her spoon and opened the door to see Eugene standing there in casual attire

face before he slowly frowned and asked, “Do you

have my period,” Melanie

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