The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 709

Only when they left the conference hall building did Hugh distance himself from Melanie.

Melanie had been thinking about persuading Hugh to leave. She could not let Yvonne make the final say for her. That would not be nice.

She pondered and asked, “How long have you been here?”

“About a month.”

Melanie said, “You’re a student, right? Isn’t it bad to leave the campus for so long?”

Hugh looked at Melanie strangely, saying, “Didn’t Yvonne tell you about it? My lab was forced to close because of the funding issue.”

“Lab?”

Hugh explained, “I’m a postgraduate student at Jepton University, and the lab project was forced to stop because we lacked funds. That’s why I came looking for a part–time job.”

paused when he said the last sentence.

to help her even

Yvonne.

was here to work.

asked, “What were you

on

divert the topic. Hugh, I’ll be busy lately and might be unable to look after you. So, I think you should return to Jepton

transfer you

“Am I being fired… Watch out!”

emotions fluctuated. Melanie felt a force pushing her away, and

It took a moment for Melanie to realize a bicycle was dashing in her direction.

fell to the ground with a shocked

LL

her face.

and cried as she apologized.

sprained his ankle when he