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.”

but then he added sarcastically, “Thinking about

kept bringing Stephen up. His words rubbed her the wrong way, and she

the corners of his mouth

and he involuntarily bent forward as a slight tremor ran

for a moment before recalling that Eugene had mentioned something

and poured a glass of water for him. Eugene eased up a bit and silently

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

yet when she heard Eugene say coldly, “Viola or Miss Shue? Since when is my business something

his affairs were none of her

quietly took her leave. The moment she stepped outside, she

Chapter 77

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Melanie and then asked, “Did you come to

taken it,”