The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 416

Melanie put on some makeup, barely concealing her awkward complexion. She then left the house.

When she went over, those three were having breakfast. Melanie’s gaze stopped on Viola, and she did not even hide the sharpness in her eyes. Frowning, Viola looked up, “Melanie, why are you staring at me?”

There was no change in Melanie’s expression. Her gaze was faint, seemingly indifferent as she said, “When I went to see Peachie last night, she mentioned that you used to visit her often.”

Viola was momentarily stunned but then a smile graced her lips. “She’s quite cute.”

Melanie nodded slightly. “She also said she really likes you. She thinks you’re gentle and said that you always bring her snacks.”

There was a brief pause before she continued, probing slightly, “I didn’t expect you to have such a good relationship with them.” Gaze still on Viola’s face as she said that, she caught the fleeting panic on her face. Melanie’s eyes darkened.

lip. Looking up, she had a frown on her face. She acted as if

pursed lips. “I just found them a little pitiful. Peachie is so young, yet she’s gone through so much. There’s no reliable person around to take care of her, so I just paid a bit more attention to

had not fulfilled her responsibilities. Otherwise, why would there be a need for an outsider to

Those who don’t know might even think you’re Dylan’s daughter. I admit I fall

long eyelashes fluttering with a hint of panic in her eyes. She looked like an innocent and harmless fawn.

bothers you, I won’t visit Peachie in the

sighed and shook her head. “But Melanie, even if you’re busy and resentful, Peachie is innocent. She’s so young. What could she

expression. She had not even said anything and

of being heartless and cruel to the little girl. It was quite

she could deceive that

that was hidden in her sleeve tightened slightly as her heart grew colder. She lowered her gaze for a moment before lifting it again. However, instead of looking

suddenly met a

raised an imperceptible eyebrow and said calmly, “I’m tired of this constant beating about the bush. Why not just