Chapter 172

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.

about to attempt to change the topic when he heard his phone ring.

some business to attend to. I’ll take the

outside.”

herself in

“Stephen went out for a bit. I’ll ask him to

he scurried

had no intention of going out

one of the

occasionally reached her

footsteps approached her. Melanie thought it was Stephen. She took out her phone, snapped a photo, sent it to Xander, and asked Stephen, “Did Xander confirm when he’ll

artist’s upcoming exhibition would be coming

did not hear Stephen reply to her after some time,

“You seem to be in

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

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you?”

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