The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 417

Eugene’s words were laced with sarcasm, making Melanie feel as if a hand was squeezing her heart firmly. She looked at Eugene, whose face seemed somewhat like a stranger’s. He was defending Viola so fiercely that he immediately cut her off at the slightest suspicion.

“Eugene…” Viola murmured, her already red eyes turning even redder. It looked like she had finally understood the probing nature of Melanie’s words.

“Melanie, did you misunderstand something? If you want to ask me anything, can’t you just say it directly?” she said in a hoarse voice. “I’m not as clever as you. I don’t understand what you’re trying to say.”

Viola then tugged at Eugene’s sleeve. “Eugene, don’t be angry. Melanie has been through a lot lately. We should be understanding.”

Eugene continued to look at Melanie. Then, in a low tone, he said, “It’s hard for me not to suspect that you’re intentionally delaying time right now.”

in a calm tone, “I made an appointment for nine o’clock. How much longer do you plan to delay things because of your

pain in her heart at the man’s impatience. Her grandfather had always treated Eugene well, even going so far as to pray for him all the time. How could

had never

tone, seemingly consoling Melanie, “Melanie, I know you’re

adding, “I’m a little afraid of making you

bitterness surge in her heart as Eugene watched

emotions. She still did not have evidence to

mentioned last night that she wanted to play with you, so I came over to ask you if you’d be up for

that so? If that’s the case, I’ll make time to accompany Peachie in the future. I

nodded and said

as deep as a cold pool, Eugene merely glanced at her for a moment before quickly shifting

habit when his phone rang. His expression