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.

he was afraid that Viola would feel

he

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

and shook his head. “It’s fine. It’s just

just saying this to be

her bounds by asking

still sent her home was due

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

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

she woke up the next morning, her body

due to the messages

forgot when she joined this group chat with Eugene’s circle of friends. They were all talking about getting ready to go to the

she was not

kitchen and cooked some soup for

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felt much better.

a bowl of

see Eugene standing there in casual

slowly frowned and

have my period,”

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