The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

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Joshua found himself in a dilemma as he shifted his gaze from Melanie to Simon. After pondering for a while, he finally came up with an excuse and said to Melanie, “Since you don’t feel like eating, how about I take you inside to see some paintings? I’ve mentioned them before. I think you’ll like them.”

Although Melanie was still somewhat uncomfortable, considering it was Joshua’s birthday, she

nodded slightly and went inside with him.

As they passed by Eugene, Melanie could feel his icy gazè scanning her. However, she did not spare a single glance at him.

The paintings in Joshua’s house were all the work of a contemporary artist. Melanie had seen

information about this artist from Xander before.

Joshua rubbed his hands awkwardly. “Melanie, Simon is just like that. Don’t take it to heart.”

Melanie did not respond. She knew Simon better than anyone else.

to attempt to change the topic when he heard his phone ring. He checked his phone and noticed that it

before saying, “I’ve some business to attend to. I’ll take

outside.”

nodded, engrossing herself in the

bored, Joshua said, “Stephen went out for a bit. I’ll ask him

he

no intention of going out

on admiring one

outside occasionally reached her ears, but

a photo, sent it to Xander, and asked Stephen, “Did

that the artist’s upcoming exhibition would be coming to

to her. When she did not hear Stephen reply to her after some time, Melanie turned around. However, instead of the man she was expecting, she

eyes were fixed on her, and his tone was casual. “You seem to be in a good mood. Is it because Xander is coming back to

chilly as she countered, “And if it

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you?”