The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 272

At the very least, she had never imagined her grandfather’s matter to be linked to Eugene.

Xander sensed something off in her tone and walked a bit farther away, distancing himself from Oliver and the others. He asked, “What’s going on?”

Melanie hesitated a bit before saying, “I’m waiting at Jepton Hotel to meet Dr. Hel. Dr. Wells mentioned he’s a renowned neurology expert, and he’s also Eugene’s uncle.”

Xander’s brows creased slightly at that. Yvonne happened to come over then. When she saw Xander’s serious expression, she asked, “What’s wrong?”

“Nothing,” Xander said before turning around and going back to the room.

Melanie waited outside the hotel for a while. She made up her mind before leaving. When she arrived at the villa, the group had returned and were gathered around the coffee table. They were engaged in conversation.

Yvonne sat alone playing games on the side, enjoying the lively atmosphere. She liked the company and had decided to stay there after meeting up with Reny last night.

want stew? I

there again?” Yvonne put down her phone, stood up, and helped Melanie prepare the stew.

tidy up the house over

in the north

an old family home,” Melanie replied as she took the stew into the kitchen. She poured it into a bowl before placing it in the

of the stew quickly wafted through the air. Reny, who had seemingly arrived unnoticed, stood at the doorway while sniffing. “That

you go ask how many people want

down at the caller ID, the

the kitchen, Melanie stared at the light of the microwave and got lost

her back. She turned to see Xander at the door, his face as calm as ever. “Howard will be in Jepton for two days. I can

paused. “Do you

connections,” Xander

though Melanie and Xander had known each other for a long time, she rarely ever heard him voluntarily mention his family. She knew Xander was related to Stephen, though. He