The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 423

“Melanie, did I say too much?” Viola’s voice interrupted Melanie’s thoughts.

Melanie’s jaw tightened for a moment before she reigned in the indifference on her face. She replied, “You’ve already said all the things that you should’ve and shouldn’t have said. What difference does it make now?”

A strange expression flickered on Viola’s face. She instinctively turned to look at Eugene.

Eugene did not look at her. Instead, he picked up Peachie’s medical record from the cabinet next to the bed, flipped through a couple of pages, and then put it back.

The cold and imposing aura emanating from him was somewhat intimidating. Peachie shrank under the blanket with her eyes fixed on him.

After a moment, he slowly looked up at Melanie. There was not much emotion in his deep and meaningful gaze as he watched her quietly.

letting her emotions show on her face, she met Eugene’s gaze and asked,

emphasized the way she said ‘Mr.

delivered with a hidden edge, and it was her attempt at provoking the situation. Unfortunately, Melanie

was composed on the surface, but her thoughts were roiling underneath. Her eyes appeared colder

and steady voice sounded in a seemingly casual manner. “Have I taught

him sneer next. “Of all the things I’ve

to Hearth City to handle the mess George left.

“You can’t even handle your family matters properly, and now you feel like the whole world is treating you unfairly?

calm, there was a casual

if the air had

between Melanie and Viola, he had already deduced what Melanie was thinking and sided with Viola. He also

her fists slightly. Still, she kept her eyes on him, her inherent stubbornness stopping

she shifted her gaze to Viola, who was