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.

realized he should not apologize on Simon’s behalf. Hesitating, he was just about to attempt to change the topic when he heard his phone ring. He checked his phone and

he hesitated before saying, “I’ve some business

outside.”

nodded, engrossing herself

Melanie might be bored, Joshua said, “Stephen went out for

that, he

of going out and running into Simon

admiring one of the

voices outside occasionally reached her ears, but they were

footsteps approached her. Melanie thought it was Stephen. She took out her phone, snapped a photo, sent it

the artist’s upcoming exhibition would

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

seem to

a bit chilly as she countered, “And if it is? What’s it

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you?”