The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

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Melanie glanced at the man who said that indifferently and replied blankly, “Considering your level

of concern for LeapCo, you’re more likely to be believed to be the chief secretary.”

Simon choked for a moment and was about to say something else when Stephen interjected, “Are we having a barbecue tonight?”

Realizing that Stephen was trying to change the subject, Joshua quickly added, “Yes, the weather’s been nice lately. It’ll be fun to have a barbecue at night.“>

The topic shifted, and Simon could no longer bring it back. He clicked his tongue, adjusted his collar, and then sat down on the nearby sofa.

Melanie occasionally added a few words to the conversation with Stephen. The discussion continued until another car pulled up outside, and Joshua smiled. “Eugene is finally here.”

It was Joshua’s birthday, and Melanie knew that Eugene would definitely come. Viola followed Eugene out of the car. She had changed her clothes since the hospital visit and was wearing something different from what she had on during the day.

Melanie glanced at her briefly before looking away, casually sipping on a glass of juice. She heard Simon asking Eugene, “Didn’t you say you were busy today and wouldn’t come?”

voice was calm. “I finished my work

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said, “Eugene is seizing

up,

gaze had been fixated on the cream cake

“If you want

Joshua calling them, “Stephen, Melanie, come over

three grills prepared, but Melanie was not very interested in barbecue. She took a look around, found a

previously added her to the studio’s group chat, where occasional messages were sent. With

a shadow cast over her, and Melanie looked up

and she subconsciously

of cedar emanated from Eugene as he gradually approached and leaned

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say something when Eugene extended his arm behind her and

low voice, Eugene asked with a hint of a sneer, “What are