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 he hinted that Melanie should find herself a

was he mocking her

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

shook his head. “It’s

knew that Stephen was just saying this to

bounds by asking Stephen a

reason Stephen still sent her home was due to his good

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

to the living room to get some painkillers. Then she

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

due to the messages on

of friends. They were all talking about getting

not feeling.

went to the kitchen and cooked some soup for

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felt much better.

had half a bowl of

opened the door to see Eugene standing there

before he slowly frowned and asked, “Do you

just have my

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