Chapter 757

Entering the residential compound, Melanie saw two children playing with snow at the entrance. In their bags were the candles they had just gotten.

Melanie was lost in thought as she recalled something from the past.

Returning home, Melanie got a chair and slowly hung the enormous decoration in the living room. The adorable Santa decoration added a touch of warmth to the otherwise desolate space,

In the evening, she went to a nearby mall to buy groceries for the next day.

However, upon her return, Eugene’s car was parked in yesterday’s spot again.

Melanie pretended not to notice, but he followed her and stated his intention, “I came to pick up the report.”

She glanced at him. “You could’ve just emailed to remind me.”

Christmas was not a holiday season for LeapCo. While the employees could rest, Eugene, the boss, had numerous social obligations.

When she was still at LeapCo, the period around Christmas was always busy. She had to accompany Eugene to various events with business partners or family–held banquets.

every Christmas Eve. Eugene Said casually, “I happened to pass by. Sending an email might

home. Eugene stood in the living room, eyeing the large piece of decoration. A glint flickered in his eyes, and then he looked at Melanie. “Did you hang it yourself?”

Melanie replied without lifting her head. She watched the progress bar of the file transfer.” The electronic version has been sent to your email. The hard copy will be submitted after Christmas as it requires an

It seemed he had something else to say, but before he

indeed. He received three calls, all asking

than ten

a while and then turned on the TV. She made herself a simple bowl of pasta and tidied up the place.

the entire routine, it was only 8:00 pm.

to pass slowly when there was nothing to do.

up her phone and realized Yvonne and Reny had sent her messages.

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the island, and Reny had just returned home. Melanie scrolled

in before she could send

answered instinctively. There were some noises on Lee’s end, and it took a while before he asked, “Melanie, are you at home now?”

were furrowed. She asked, “What’s the matter?”

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