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.

done with dinner. Xander was about to take his leave, and Melanie decided to see him off. However, he refused. “The corridor light isn’t working. Remember to call the property manager during the day and get them to fix

him about Melanie’s

was momentarily surprised but nodded.

corridor. Darkness had already set in by then, and she could

was about to turn back, she

“Melanie.”

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

him say, “You have the right to be unhappy, to feel sad and wronged. You don’t have to endure

the door of her 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 it

faded.

there were no issues with the infrastructure of this old house, the furnishings were still a bit lacking. Melanie,continued unpacking until midnight.

Xander brought over yesterday for breakfast. Xander seemed to have anticipated this decision of hers as she found a

the cake.