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.”

in the darkness. The singing of the birthday song soon drowned out their

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 could not recall

all adults, there was not much interest in the cake. Once it was over, everyone scattered into small

villa. Chuckling, Xander handed her a piece of cake. They’ve

I guess you didn’t have dinner yet. Plus, you don’t seem well. Did

had keen eyes, and Melanie pursed her lips in

If

your eyes. They can’t hide anything,”

so she felt a bit uneasy now. However, she had put on makeup, which only barely concealed the traces.

silent. She just bit her

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

surprised at her dark circles. “What did you do last

Xander was also

news. When he heard them come downstairs, he looked up