The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 754

Melanie snapped out of her flashback. She retrieved the report and slid it across the table to Eugene, saying, “Here is it. You…”

Before she could finish her sentence, the room was engulfed in sudden darkness as the lights went out. Only the faint glow of the computer screen illuminated the space.

Melanie’s heart hammered in her as the darkness overwhelmed her vision.

She glanced outside to see the sky shrouded in blackness, yet the neighbors‘ windows remained brightly lit.

Suppressing the sudden surge of anxiety, she was about to reach for her phone when a sudden burst of light filled the room.

Eugene had placed his phone nearby. He stood up and said, “I’ll go check the circuit.”

Melanie could not refuse as she was aware of her night blindness. She understood that sitting still was the best course of action. She could only offer assistance by simply staying put and not causing any

disturbance.

In no time, Eugène returned. He removed his coat and draped it over the couch as he calmly explained, “It seems there’s been a power outage. Just stay here and don’t move.“.

of power outages in old houses, Eugene left the room with some tools.

the twinkling stars were covered by a thin layer of mist, making for

when those people came banging on her

she could not shake off the feeling that someone might jump out from the

pulled her legs up onto the couch and hugged her knees close

herself.

Eugene returned to the room, he immediately

he

did not sense

forehead and asked softly, “Are you feeling unwell?”

his voice did Melanie snap out of her reverie. She lifted her head abruptly, fear

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remained on her forehead as she looked up, her eyes wet

Adam’s apple bobbed. After a moment, he reassured her, “Everything’s alright

coat still lay on the couch. He wore only a thin suit, and his fingertips were

other side. Her voice