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.

into George’s and Dylan’s ears, then she was indirectly the cause of her grandfather’s suffering. Melanie could not

thoughts, Melanie failed

a nearby alley

she had encountered at the branch office not

still maintaining her calm. She took two steps back and said, “You’ve got

them had a phone and was comparing Melanie’s features with a photo. He then threw the phone in front of her. “Dare you say

photo of Melanie. It was taken surreptitiously at a

a sly look. He had tanned skin and wore a large

your dad’s friends. He said his daughter is doing well, so how about you

George, but they exuded a more streetwise savviness. They were

Melanie’s features at the mention of the man. “I have no relation to him.

son–in–law was wealthy and told us

his daughter. Showing some

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was about to reach out and grab Melanie when she suddenly raised her voice. “You think