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.

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

saying, “I’ve some business to attend to.

outside.”

engrossing herself in

said, “Stephen went out for a bit.

he scurried

intention of going out and running into Simon again. Instead,

one

outside occasionally reached her ears, but they were

a photo, sent it to Xander, and asked Stephen, “Did Xander confirm when he’ll

that the artist’s upcoming exhibition would be coming to

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

his tone was casual. “You seem to be in a good mood. Is it

calm expression on Melanie’s face turned a bit chilly as she countered, “And if

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you?”