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.”

hushed in the darkness. The singing of the birthday song soon drowned

she quickly gathered her thoughts. It was uncertain what she was

much interest in

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

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

had keen eyes, and Melanie pursed her lips in

If

eyes. They can’t hide anything,” Xander

the afternoon, so she felt a bit uneasy now. However, she had put on makeup,

the cake but remained silent. She just bit her lower

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

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