The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 422

Viola smiled as she looked at Melanie. “Peachie, I heard that you missed me. Now that I’ve come to see you, are you happy?”

Peachie looked up at Melanie. Seeing no signs of displeasure on Melanie’s face, she nodded. ” Yeah.”

Viola noticed Peachie’s reaction and paused for a moment. Turning to Melanie, she hesitated for a moment before saying with a slight frown on her face, “Melanie, don’t look so stern. It might scare the little one.”

Melanie was dressed in a white shirt and a pair of black trousers today. She did seem to give off a somewhat serious aura.

“Also, I notice Peachie listens to you a lot. When I give her something to eat or ask her a question, she always looks at you, as if she’s unsure how to respond,” Viola said, a smile playing on her lips. It looked somewhat fake, though–like a mask.

Melanie lowered her gaze, maintaining a neutral expression. “All children know the story of Snow White. They know not to accept things from strangers easily. Her looking at me for approval is a sign of her awareness and a means to protect herself.”

froze on her face. “That’s

people with ill intentions. Instilling a sense of safety in kids from a young age

face turned pale in an instant, and she also dropped

words just now were clearly

to continue the conversation. However, her complexion had

approached the door, and a tall

she called out, “Eugene, have

the hospital bed, for a moment. He then casually withdrew his gaze. “Can

and seemed to be hesitating, but in

Melanie and asked cautiously, “Can I hug

Melanie merely replied, “Why

a lemon as she replied softly, “I was afraid you wouldn’t agree. As you just

remained indifferent to Viola’s explanation even though it was sound. It was evident