The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

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Melanie’s fingertips were pale from how tightly they were curled up. The smell of disinfectarft permeated the hospital ward, and each breath felt like a weight on her chest.

She avoided meeting Eugene’s gaze. She did not want her frustration to be too obvious. Eugene was too smart, and she could not hide anything from him.

Glancing at Peachie’s IV drip, Melanie muttered some things before grabbing her bag and preparing to leave.

Viola looked at her. “Melanie, where are you going?”

Melanie replied, “To the hotel.” She then left without looking back.

Viola frowned and then looked at Peachie, who was lying in bed. She sighed helplessly and whispered to Eugene, “Eugene, wait for me here. I’ll go check on Melanie. She must be angry.”

Once outside the ward, Melanie’s emotions finally settled. She knew finding evidence implicating Viola and Dylan would be difficult given Viola’s provocative attitude.

then she was indirectly the cause of her grandfather’s suffering. Melanie could not let that go so

failed to notice

until she exited the hospital and reached a nearby alley did Melanie

thugs she had encountered at the branch office not far behind

maintaining her calm. She took two steps back and said,

them had a phone and was comparing Melanie’s features with a photo. He then threw

a photo of Melanie. It was taken

tanned skin and wore a large gold chain around his neck.

well, so how about you show some respect and give

men looked to be roughly the same age as George, but they exuded a more streetwise savviness. They were clearly accustomed to a life outside the

the mention of the man. “I have no relation to him. You’ve

son–in–law was wealthy and told us

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about to reach out and grab Melanie when she suddenly raised her voice. “You think I won’t I’ll