The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

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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!”

her anger, but she did not expect Howard to mention her

such an

have no right to

passed away early, and her maternal grandfather

Howard like his

divorce, her grandfather had stood by Howard’s side. Even after learning about Howard’s infidelity,

right did Howard have to blame her

his eyes blazing with anger. “Melanie, do you still have any manners left? How dare you

said that, his palm came swinging

have time to dodge and instinctively leaned sideways. However, the blow did not come. Instead, she felt a force grabbing her arm and pulling her back a few steps.

warm embrace.

clear and defined jawline. She found herself held tightly in his arms, just in time to avoid

hand. Something flashed through his eyes before his usual dominant attitude returned. There was

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that sense of guilt vanished and was replaced by anger. “Melanie! Have