The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 430

Melanie recalled Yvonne mentioning on the phone earlier that the patriarch of the Solomon family had been hospitalized and that Xander had to go back to accompany him. However, as soon as Reny spoke, there was a rustle at the door. The next second, Xander walked in.

“Now that everyone’s back, we can cut the cake!” Yvonne said and immediately turned off the lights in the room.

Melanie had not been prepared and panicked out of reflex the moment the lights went out. Then, a faint, familiar fragrance surrounded her the next second.

“When did you come back?” Xander’s low voice sounded.

Melanie relaxed. “I just arrived. I heard your grandfather is sick?”

Xander acknowledged her question with a hum. “He’s in the intensive care unit now.”

darkness. The singing of the birthday song soon

dim light, Melanie could vaguely see the flickering flame. Her mind drifted for a moment, but she quickly gathered her thoughts. It was uncertain what she was thinking, but for a moment, she felt like she

was not much interest in the cake. Once it was over, everyone scattered into small groups, each

the villa. Chuckling, Xander handed her a piece

a plane this afternoon, so I guess you didn’t have dinner yet. Plus, you don’t seem

her lips in a bittersweet manner.

If

at your eyes. They can’t hide

cried when she broke down in the afternoon, so she felt a bit uneasy now. However, she had put on makeup, which only

the cake but remained silent. She just bit her

the villa for the night. However, Melanie

surprised at her dark

Xander was

was reading the news. When he heard