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.”

was a pause, but then he added sarcastically,

did not understand why Eugene kept bringing Stephen up. His words rubbed her the wrong

glared at Melanie. The mockery that traced the corners of his mouth became

furrowed and he involuntarily

Eugene had mentioned something about feeling unwell.

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

glass down, he looked at Melanie

not even put down the medicine yet when she heard Eugene say coldly, “Viola or Miss Shue? Since when is my

his affairs were none

moment she stepped

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seeing Melanie and then asked, “Did you come to deliver medicine to

already taken it,”