Chapter 473

When Melanie returned, she heard what Eugene said and hesitated for a moment at the door before pushing it open forcefully

Seeing that she had returned, Henry handed the menu to her again, “Mel, take a look at what you’d like to eat.”

Melanie did not refuse and ordered two simple dishes. However, she did not have much of an appetite to eat.

Henry, on the other hand, was in a good mood and ate quite a bit. It was only later that Melanie stopped him from eating more as she was concerned for his digestion.

Seeing that Melanie had hardly touched her food, Henry asked worriedly, “Mel, is the food not to your liking? It’s my fault. I ordered based on my taste.”

“It’s not that. I’ve been thinking about managing my figure recently. The food is delicious.”

Henry’s expression stiffened with displeasure. “You’re already so thin and you still want to manage your figure? You won’t look good. Young ladies should eat more and stay healthy.”

Under his supervision, Melanie reluctantly drank half a bowl of chowder.

Henry felt sleepy and wanted to go back to rest. Reluctant to part with Melanie, he said, “Mel, I won’t be leaving Jepton now that I’m here. If you

angry.

allowed him to hold her hand and whispered, “I will, Mr.

with a bag containing the jewelry. “Miss Smith, this is a gift from the old gentleman. He went all the way to Androst to

this point, Melanie found it difficult to insist on rejecting the gift no matter how reluctant she was.

He’ll

could only accept the gift hesitatingly. She started coming up with a plan to return the gift to

his gift, Henry came up

“Eugene, you brought Mel here, so you’re responsible for

phone and responded to the old man

frowned, his temper rising. “Did you not hear what I said?”

indifferent. He was about to say something when Melanie said, “You should go back now. It’s

He was trying to bring Eugene

smile disappeared as she looked at Eugene.

they ate. Looking at the jewelry in Melanie’s hands, he commented sarcastically,

paused. “If you mind it so much, why didn’t you stop him earlier?”

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