The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

hapter 77

Before she could take a step, Eugene said, “It seems more like you’re on vacation this time than a business trip.”

His tone was indifferent, but his words made her uncomfortable. It was clear that Eugene had arranged for Evelyn to accompany him, and now it seemed as if Melanie was slacking off.

Melanie pressed her lips together before replying, “Isn’t Miss Shue accompanying you enough?”

Eugene paused and then scoffed. His dark eyes fixed on Melanie, he asked, “Do you have a problem with that?”

Melanie lowered her gaze. “No.” She felt a slightly damp towel land on her and saw Eugene sitting down on the sofa expressionlessly. “Come over and help me dry my hair. I’m tired.”

Melanie gripped the towel but did not move. Eugene raised an eyebrow, a hint of displeasure crossing his face.. “Do I need to invite you over?”

Eugene’s hair was soft, a stark contrast to his appearance, Melanie always found it somewhat discordant. Lost in thought, her attention drifted until Eugene took in a sharp breath, bringing her back to reality.

Eugene tilted his head slightly, avoiding the towel in Melanie’s hand. “What are you thinking about?”

Melanie said, “Nothing.”

pause, but then he

rubbed her the wrong way, and she could not help but retort, “Are you thinking about

at Melanie. The mockery that traced the corners of his mouth became increasingly apparent,

he could speak, his brows furrowed and he

had mentioned something about feeling unwell. She thought

she went to fetch the medicine she had bought and poured a glass of water for him.

as soon as he set the glass down, he looked at Melanie

coldly, “Viola or Miss Shue? Since when is my business something you need to worry

were none

leave. The moment she stepped

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asked, “Did you come to deliver medicine to

taken it,” Melanie