The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 627

Howard became increasingly frustrated, and Bianca interjected hypocritically, “Exactly. Tobias has always been open–minded and generous. Exchanging numbers is no big deal. Why make such a fuss?

“You’re making it seem like Tobias wants to do something to you.”

Howard pushed his glasses up, furrowing his brows as he explained to Melanie, “Tobias and I are old friends. He just wants to care for you too.”

Melanie looked at him calmly. “Why does he want to do that? Am I that close to him? Also-”

She continued sarcastically, “You’ve neglected me for so many years. Now you’re telling me your friend is concerned about me. Do you actually want me to believe that?”

“Melanie!” Howard suddenly lowered his voice, his face flushing red as he scolded her, “Who taught you to speak to your elders like this, your grandfather or your mother?

“I should have taken you away back then. Look at what you’ve become now. You disrespect your

elders and show no remorse!”

contain her anger, but she did not expect

such an accusatory tone.

turned cold. “Howard, you have no

paternal grandparents passed away early, and her maternal grandfather had always

Howard like his own son.

by Howard’s side. Even after learning about Howard’s infidelity, he never said a bad word about him in front of

did Howard have to blame her grandfather?

blazing with anger. “Melanie, do you still have any manners left? How dare you speak to me like this?! It looks like I haven’t disciplined you enough

that, his palm came

However, the blow did not come. Instead, she felt a force grabbing her arm and pulling her back a few steps. She

warm embrace.

looked up and saw Eugene’s clear and defined jawline. She found herself held tightly in his arms,

He looked at his empty hand. Something flashed through his eyes before his usual dominant attitude returned. There was

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saw Eugene, that sense of guilt vanished and was replaced by anger. “Melanie! Have 1 lost control over you now?