The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 679

It had only been ten minutes since Melanie sent him the text. She knew, of course, he had just said those things. She did not mind and generously said, “In that case, let me treat you to dinner.”

Melanie definitely would not go as far as Hugh suggested and book a romantic dinner for couples. Instead, she opted for them to dine at a nearby restaurant. Fortunately, Hugh did not mind, so they had dinner together. He even remembered to call Yvonne when they were eating,

Interested in gossip as always, Yvonne eagerly listened while Melanie shook her head and focused on her meal. She allowed Hugh and Yvonne to chat freely. However, Melanie noticed something different in the way Hugh interacted with Yvonne compared to how he was with her.

He seemed more youthful and engaged. Although they bantered, Hugh was accommodating to

Yvonne at every turn.

Realizing something, Melanie glanced at Hugh, who was sitting opposite her. There was a meaningful look in her eyes.

Hugh’s room was opposite Melanie’s this time. He said, “We need to play our roles convincingly. Otherwise, Yvonne won’t buy it.”

thought about it and

to bed, Melanie received several text messages from Howard. They were not apologies this time but a request to have a serious talk.

the moment she opened it. He was holding a bag of breakfast and

for a moment. “Why are

six and reminded me to bring breakfast to you,” he

to her for these kinds of

taken her words to heart. He did not pass the

into Eugene and

with a young man, he hesitated. He was considering whether to greet them when he

Melanie.

go to work with you, you have to eat well. Otherwise, I’ll go with you tomorrow.”

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used to Hugh’s occasional thoughtfulness‘ by now. She accepted the breakfast without changing her expression and said softly, “You don’t have to go through the trouble