The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 267

Melanie slept well, waking up a little after seven the next morning. Reny was still sound asleep, so Melanie got up quietly. She had not gone to the hospital yesterday and needed to go today to avoid worrying her grandfather.

Upon descending the stairs, she found the living room empty. It seemed everyone was still asleep, probably because they stayed up late the night before. When she reached the courtyard, she saw Xander with his back to her, talking on the phone.

Hearing the door open, Xander turned around and saw Melanie. He ended his call before making his way over. “Why are you up so early?”

“I’m planning to go to the hospital to check on my grandfather,” Melanie replied.

Xander nodded. “I’m heading to see a client. I’ll drop you off on the way.”

Melanie was about to decline the offer, but Xander was already walking toward the garage. Xander’s villa was large and located in a strategic spot. From the interior alone, one would think it was a new house if not for the people living in it.

Following Xander to the garage, Melanie asked, “Did you buy this villa after returning to Jepton?”

“No, my mom bought it.” Xander’s tone was casual. “She originally intended it to be my future marital home.”

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he might not want to discuss this topic further, Melanie

Before getting out of the car, Melanie said to Xander, “I’ll go to the hotel this afternoon to get my car and then I’ll make a trip to the north of the city. I

city was not ready to be inhabited immediately. Xander had told Melanie yesterday to continue staying in the villa, as it was also convenient for her work

care,” Xander said, his tone sounding just as usual. However, Melanie

furrowed her brows subtly, then opened the door

as the previous days. He was still lying in bed and was only able to consume liquid food. Melanie had adjusted her emotions over the past two days. Now when she saw her grandfather, her eyes

wiped her grandfather’s face and massaged his

on her. Melanie held his hand and said gently, “Grandpa, don’t worry about me. I’ve taken care of things online. Focus on getting better, and when you’re well, we’ll go

curled slightly. He was seemingly responding to her

with the doctor when he was making his rounds. However,

patient will opt for conservative treatment or surgery?”

closed her eyes briefly, “Has the neurology specialist

I meet