The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

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Lee left to buy some food for Eugene, leaving only Melanie and Eugene in the house.

Eugene’s voice sounded abruptly. “Matthew came to Jepton for business. He’ll be back to Oskon City tomorrow morning. It’s impossible for him to be in Jepton for Christmas. He had to come only because of the Qaisas‘ old patriarch.”

Leaning back on the couch, Eugene tilted his head. The uneasy feeling made him furrow his eyebrows slightly. His voice sounded deeper than usual.

Melanie glanced at him. She had heard many people talk about Matthew’s relationship with the Qaisa family, but she never quite understood what was going on.

However, recalling the unpleasant meeting with Matthew, she had little interest in asking further.

She was originally planning to take a bath and rest after Eugene left. However, Melanie was surprised when Lee, who had been out for a while, called back to say that no restaurants were open.

It was expected since the northern part of the city mostly consisted of small, individually owned restaurants—unlike the bustling southern area.

During Christmas, most eateries were closed.

As soon as Lee hung up the phone, Eugene’s dark pupils slowly turned to Melanie. Melanie’s expression darkened. “Ask him to take you home when he returns.”

He asked Melanie, “Do you mind

chance to reject as

effortlessly took out the spaghetti sauce from the refrigerator.

stood in the kitchen as he tried to

thought of him wasting food, Melanie went in and took the sauce from him. She then boiled some water.

not leave the kitchen. Leaning against the doorway, he quietly

kitchen was quiet, with only steam diffusing in the air. Melanie could feel the gaze behind her but chose to ignore

she served it on a plate and

phone was on the coffee table. Yvonne had sent several photos to the group chat, all of them showcasing the

to video call. As soon as Yvonne called, Melanie grabbed her phone and headed to

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around excitedly. Halfway through, she

rejected. “It’s okay. I’m fine

alright?

witness the love–hate relationship between you and Carlisle, I’ll be there immediately,” Melanie teased, diverting the topic and making Yvonne

for a long time. When she heard the sound of the main door opening, she stopped, hung up