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.”

were hushed in the darkness. The singing of the birthday song soon drowned out their conversation, and they said

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

adults, there was not much interest in the cake. Once it was over, everyone scattered into small groups, each occupied with their own

piece of cake. They’ve probably cleared the house. Just

him. “You came back on a plane this afternoon, so I guess you didn’t have dinner yet.

lips in a bittersweet manner. “Is it

If

just looked at your eyes. They can’t hide anything,” Xander

in the afternoon, so she felt a bit uneasy now. However, she had put on makeup, which only barely concealed the traces. Yvonne did not notice anything, but Xander

silent. She just bit her lower lip

both Melanie and Yvonne stayed at the villa for the night. However, Melanie had

next morning, Yvonne looked surprised at her dark circles. “What did you

Xander was also

the news. When he heard them come downstairs, he looked up and frowned. “Didn’t sleep well last