The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 29

Melanie paused slightly and frowned.

She subconsciously looked at Eugene, who was not far away. Then she pursed her lips and said, “I’m in a hurry and don’t have time to eat with you.”

Viola bit her lip and said nothing. She sniffed and stood up slowly, walking to Eugene’s side as if she had been bullied.

Eugene glanced at Melanie coldly and lowered his head to check on Viola’s hand.

His voice was low and gentle as he asked Viola, “Are

you hurt?”

Viola shook her head and said, “I’m fine. Let’s go, Eugene. We promised my dad that we’d bring him some chicken soup today.”

After she finished speaking, she held Eugene’s hand and left. She deliberately averted her eyes when passing by Melanie.

Eugene let Viola lead the way. He purposely slowed his pace to suit hers.

Melanie’s grandfather was not seriously injured. An electric bike bumped into him when he was on the way back from school. He had injured his ankle and just needed a few days of rest.

Melanie was worried, so she insisted on admitting him to the hospital. After she retrieved her grandfather’s medical report and went to pay the bill, she happened to meet Eugene at the elevator.

there alone,

eyes and asked, “Why are you

the elevator button and replied, “My family

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spoke with little

looked

you’re not that

what he meant by that and frowned. Eugene raised his eyebrows and said sarcastically, “You

Her parents were divorced. Neither lived in Jepton. Only her grandfather lived in the nursing home behind Paramount

and said coldly, “Try to find a more credible excuse

froze and asked Eugene, “Why

When she saw Melanie, she was stunned for a moment. She quickly stepped forward to take the thermos from Eugene and

to look at Melanie. He asked dully, “Shall I visit

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Chapter 29

later?”

in a sarcastic tone. Melanie clenched her fist

She asked hesitantly, “Melanie, is your family in the

Melanie continued, “I need to complete

Viola added, “I hope

and