The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 130

“I’ll handle the matters in Hearth City. I’ve already promised to give Dylan 10,000 every month, but I won’t pay anything more than that.”

It had rained in the middle of last night, and the weather today had been overcast all day. The air was oppressive and sticky, making it uncomfortable and humid.

Melanie looked at the dark clouds in the distance. They looked as if they were about to press down on everything. Her face was filled with bitterness. “Grandpa, we’ve all been deceived.”

Her grandfather remained silent for a while, perhaps from having heard how sad she sounded. Then, he sighed softly and hung up the phone after a moment.

Phone in hand, Melanie stood at the entrance for a while before returning to the private room just in time to see a waitress coming out. As the door was opened slightly, she happened to hear a surprised exclamation from Viola. “No way, how could Melanie’s mom be like that?”

Melanie stopped outside the room. Following that, she heard Theodore sighing as he said, “If I had parents like that, I probably wouldn’t be able to endure it like she does.”

Melanie clenched her hands tightly and let out a self–deprecating laugh.

suffocation was just a

a while before

room, Theodore was about to say more when Eugene’s cold and stern voice cut in, Theodore, you can shut

tone was icy, and his expression was unpleasant. Theodore suddenly realized

made a zipping motion over his lips, saying, “Sorry,

at him again but turned to scan the outside instead. Theodore checked his phone and said, “Why hasn’t Miss Smith

Eugene stood up and casually picked up his phone

slightly.

had reached the hotel’s entrance, only to realize that she had left her bag in the private room. She initially intended to ask a waiter to retrieve it for her but found no one willing. She presumed

bag. With no other choice, Melanie had to go back and get it. As she turned the corner, she happened to stumble into

averting her gaze. She was not in the mood to be the butt of a

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However, just as she took a couple of steps, she heard Eugene’s voice which was cold and tinged with mockery. He said, “Is LeapCo