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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

going in, Stephen whispered to Melanie, “If anything happens, come

to the pool room, leaving

suddenly became quiet, with only the sound of rain pattering

and looked at everyone, “Who wants to play with

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

looked at

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man with a

a white shirt. He looked

He then asked Joshua

to Melanie. His expression turned

coat? Tsk, what’s her name? Melanie,

was speaking quietly, but everyone around

on Eugene’s sleeve, curiosity reflecting on her face as she

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

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head on Eugene’s shoulder, she said gently, “If it’s true,

as he made a non–committal sound. Viola’s lips curled up

to slowly organize them. The rain seemed to be letting up a bit. As she was wrapped in

footsteps approaching, Melanie subconsciously looked over, only to see Eugene walking toward her. He was expressionless and had his phone

He threw out a sentence, “I

of the call said some things, and

gone back to organizing the materials Xander had given her.

him.

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