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.“.

occurrence of power outages in old houses, Eugene left the

twinkling stars were covered by a thin layer

the surroundings. Amidst the room’s silence, memories flooded her mind of those nights when those people came banging on her door and windows. They had demanded money because of

knew it was unlikely, she could not shake off the feeling that someone might jump out from the window at any moment,

couch and hugged

herself.

he immediately noticed Melanie’s curled–up

moment, he

did not sense his

down, Eugene touched Melanie’s forehead and asked softly, “Are you

Melanie snap out of her reverie. She lifted her head

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forehead as she looked

moment, he reassured her, “Everything’s alright

only a

Eugene’s hand and scooted over to the other side. Her voice sounded weary as she offered, “I’ll retrieve the report for