The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 576

The flight attendant paused and then apologetically explained, “We encountered turbulence due to air currents. I noticed you looked uncomfortable while sleeping and thought you might be feeling unwell, so I came over to check on you.”

“Did I disturb you? I apologize,” she added.

Melanie lowered her gaze. She suppressed her thoughts and said nothing. After turning on her phone, Yvonne’s messages asking if she had arrived at the airport came in. Yvonne mentioned the sudden heavy rain in Oskon and news reports indicating that many flights had been delayed. Melanie replied with a few voice messages before putting her phone away.

Considering the challenging conditions on the plane and her physical discomfort, Melanie felt tired. However, the pouring rain outside made it difficult for her to find a taxi. Despite attempting to use her phone to call for a ride, she had no luck.

While continuously refreshing her phone, she heard someone calling her name. Turning around, she saw Lee standing nearby. “It’s raining heavily outside, you probably won’t be able to get a car. Mr. Scott said he could take you to the hotel.”

Melanie furrowed her brows and noticed Eugene still on the phone a short distance away. She instinctively refused, “No need.”

Feeling helpless, Lee picked up his phone, “The heavy rain in Oskon is due to a typhoon. They’ve already issued a suspension notice. Even if you wait all night, you probably won’t find a ride.”

not move and Lee could only say, “You can check your phone if you don’t believe

the same information as Lee had mentioned.

for a moment, she looked

were once an employee of LeapCo

lingered on Melanie for a

are you headed?” Lee asked.

the hotel Xander had booked for her. She then sat in the back,

the car window.

beside her and in the enclosed space of the car, it was hard not to sense his presence. She tried not to think about him or look

too?” Lee’s surprised tone interrupted her thoughts. He chuckled, That’s great,

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lips, not responding. Her gaze remained fixed on the rain

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