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.”

the birthday song soon drowned out their conversation, and they said nothing

the 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

cut her birthday cake before the clock struck 12. Since they were all adults, there was not much interest in the cake. Once it was over, everyone scattered into small groups, each occupied with their

and Xander went outside the villa. Chuckling, Xander handed her a piece of cake. They’ve

this afternoon, so I guess you didn’t have dinner yet.

Melanie pursed her lips in a bittersweet manner.

If

eyes. They can’t

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

but remained silent. She just bit

at the villa

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

Xander was

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