Chapter 759

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.”

stood up. He asked Melanie, “Do you mind if I use

reject as he had already entered the kitchen.

layout, Eugene effortlessly took out

Eugene stood in the kitchen as he tried to figure out

went in and took the

the kitchen. Leaning against the doorway, he quietly

kitchen was quiet, with only steam diffusing in the air. Melanie could feel the gaze

it on a plate

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

video call. As soon as Yvonne called, Melanie grabbed her phone and headed to the bedroom. Passing by Eugene, she hesitated for a moment but

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before going to the island, but now, it seemed she really liked it there, she led them around excitedly. Halfway through, she suddenly asked Melanie, “If you’re alone

I’m fine

really alright? You’re

Carlisle, I’ll be there immediately,” Melanie teased,

time. When she heard the sound of the main door opening,

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