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.”

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

Her mind drifted for a moment, but she quickly gathered her thoughts. It was uncertain what

were all adults, there was not much interest in the cake. Once it was

handed her a piece of cake. They’ve probably cleared the house. Just have a bit of

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

keen eyes, and Melanie pursed her lips

If

eyes.

she had put on makeup, which only barely

but remained silent. She just bit her lower lip

stayed at the villa

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

Xander was also

a tablet in his hands and was reading the news. When he heard them come downstairs,