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.

afraid that Viola would feel insecure, so

was he

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

his head. “It’s fine. It’s

knew that Stephen was just saying this to

overstepped her bounds by

Stephen still sent her home was

much pain that she broke into

to the living room to get some painkillers.

next morning, her body was sore. Her hands

phone kept vibrating due to

group chat with Eugene’s circle of friends. They were all talking about

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

and cooked some soup for herself. It was warm and

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felt much better.

only had half a bowl of soup when the doorbell

and opened the door to see Eugene standing there in casual attire with a

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

have my