The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 328

“Then let’s celebrate you coming home,” Xander responded unusually quickly with a hint of cleverness in his tone.

The heavy emotions that had clouded Melanie’s mind gradually dispersed. She stepped aside, but when her gaze fell on the things that were still untouched on the floor, she felt an embarrassment bubble within her.

Xander’s eyes swept across the house, and when he saw the two ceramic dolls on the floor, he raised an eyebrow. He asked, “Were those two ugly things a gift from Stephen?”

Melanie hesitated before realizing he was talking about the ceramic dolls. “They’re not ugly, are they?”

Xander chuckled. “Stephen gave me something similar before. When he gives me things, he fails about nine times out of ten.”

Melanie had no idea about the story behind these ceramic dolls. After putting out the things Xander brought, she said in a low voice, “I thought you’d left.”

Xander did not answer immediately. Instead, he helped Melanie set the table. It was dinner time, and she did not have anything at home. If Xander had not bought the takeaway, Melanie would have gone out to eat.

see him off. However, he refused. “The

had informed him about

surprised but nodded.

still opened the door and watched as Xander walked into the corridor. Darkness had already set in by then, and she could only make out a faint

she saw him suddenly stop in

“Melanie.”

resonated in the dimness. Melanie looked over but was only able to discern a vague

heard him say, “You have the right to be unhappy, to

apartment behind her, Melanie could still hear Xander’s words echoing in her ears. She looked at the scattered boxes in the room and attempted a smile, but

faded.

furnishings were still a bit lacking. Melanie,continued unpacking until midnight. Later, she sat

for breakfast. Xander seemed to have anticipated this

the cake.