The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 43

Eugene had Viola now, and it seemed everything had changed.

Melanie froze upon hearing Eugene’s name but quickly hid her flustered emotions.

She wasn’t sure she was telling Stephen or comforting herself, but she said, “I don’t own him. We’re adults who just benefited from each other.”

“Mel.” Stephen frowned.

“Instead of worrying about me, why don’t you find me a new boyfriend?” said Melanie monotonously.

It was a difficult request as Melanie had been with Eugene for so long. Those people from decent families would not want a girlfriend like her.

It was no different from dating a divorced woman.

Sighing, Stephen decided to end this topic. He asked Melanie, “Has your leg recovered?”

“Almost.”

“Can you attend a banquet with me this weekend?”

Stephen seemed to be in a dilemma. “It’s my aunt’s birthday, and she wants me to bring along a female partner.

knew Stephen’s aunt, who was a

dressed and waited for Stephen

pm, Stephen called her and told her he would not be able to pick her up. She might have to take a taxi to the venue

and went downstairs to

it was a weekend night, and the traffic was

banquet had already started.

Stephen, but she could not reach him. She texted him, telling him that she would be waiting

company organized a team–building event at a spa resort.” Melanie was scrolling

before lifting her head. As

at the door, he lifted his eyebrow. “Hey, are

here?”

ignored his ridicule and continued to wait

need me to take you in? Hmm?” asked Eugene in his cold and distant

not replied to her message. She could only put away her phone and look at

not respond. He merely handed over the invitation and walked

Chapter 43

hall.

in, they

pointing at the few kids in the corner. They were asking me to play with them. I’m sorry

you were the

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