The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

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Melanie subconsciously said, “No need, I’ll change at home.”

Stephen insisted on having her change. “It’s not comfortable wearing dirty clothes.” He looked solemn as he continued, “And you’ll get sick wearing wet clothes. You don’t want to worry your grandfather, do you?”

At the mention of her grandfather, Melanie did not try refuting anymore and took the coat. She thanked Stephen and put it on.

It was indeed a bit cold. The air conditioning in the room was on full blast, and her clothes were a bit damp, making her uncomfortable. Melanie sat in the corner because she was trying to avoid the air conditioning.

Seeing that she had put on his coat, the seriousness on Stephen’s face disappeared. He went to pour a cup of hot water for Melanie.

Melanie held the hot water in her hand and chatted with him aimlessly. Meanwhile, in the pool room, a burst of laughter suddenly erupted, followed by the dissatisfied voice of Simon. He said, “Do you all look down on me just because I didn’t arrange a date with a young model today?”

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Simon’s playboy reputation was well–known. People in the circle knew about his relationships with young models and internet celebrities. Melanie was not interested in that, and she sipped her hot

water slowly.

Joshua came out. Seeing that Stephen was back, he quickly said, “Stephen, come inside and join us. They’re betting, and we need one more person.”

Stephen looked at Melanie, who replied calmly, “You go and play. I’ll sit here for a while.”

Joshua suggested, “Melanie, come join us. They’re playing something interesting.”

Melanie was not interested in getting involved in their game and shook her head, refusing.

did not push her

to Melanie, “If anything happens, come find me.” Then, he entered the pool room with

in the living room had gone to the pool room, leaving those who did not know each other playing on

sound of rain pattering

grabbed a pool cue and looked at everyone, “Who wants to

was the first to refuse. “You’re bad at

satisfied and looked at Stephen. “Stephen, will you

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with a good temperament and

a white

with some water and glanced at Stephen. He then asked Joshua beside him quietly, “Is the

Melanie. His expression turned

woman, isn’t she wearing Stephen’s coat? Tsk, what’s

thought he was speaking quietly, but everyone around him heard his every

sleeve, curiosity reflecting on her face as she asked, “Could Melanie and Mr. Stephen really be

eyes showing no emotion. After a moment, he lowered his gaze and spoke in a cold

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shoulder, she said gently, “If it’s true,

had the barest furrow as he made a non–committal sound. Viola’s lips curled up a slightly bigger

slowly organize them. The rain seemed to be letting up a bit. As she was wrapped in Stephen’s coat, she did not feel as

subconsciously looked over, only to see Eugene walking toward her. He was expressionless and

call, his tone cold and brows slightly furrowed. He threw out a sentence, “I want to see all

the call said some things, and

away, Melanie had already lowered her head and gone back to organizing the materials Xander had given her. It was only when Eugene ended the call that

him.