The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 769

Melanie had not had further contact with Howard ever since returning to Jepton. He appeared pretty much the same as before, still gentlemanly and refined in appearance.

Standing a few steps away, Melanie watched him with his arm around Peyton’s waist. Melanie’s face was devoid of any expression. The intimacy of the two’s gestures was enough to confirm their relationship.

Perhaps her gaze had been too intense as Howard subconsciously looked over. When he saw Melanie, his expression changed. Sensing his unease, Peyton also looked up.

Upon recognizing Melanie, Peyton’s expression turned slightly cold. “Melanie? What are you doing here?”

Melanie glanced at her. She was about to say something when she heard Howard’s gentle voice.” Peyton, can you go inside and wait for me? I need to take care of something first.”

Peyton’s gaze shifted between Howard and Melanie. She then let out a snort. “Howard, is this the daughter you told me about? The one you had with your ex–wife?”

Her eyes and tone were filled with scrutiny as if she were standing on a pedestal.

Melanie calmly observed the panic in Howard’s eyes, her lips curling in derision as she turned to leave. Whatever was going on between Howard and Peyton was his own business, not hers.

she heard footsteps behind her. It was

up from behind her, pulling her aside. She stumbled slightly

had managed to placate her or not.

Weren’t you in Jepton?” Howard

as impatient.

need to report all my whereabouts to

look flashed across Howard’s face. His gaze was fixed on Melanie for a while before he softened his attitude and said, “I have important matters to attend to in Prime City. I’m not asking anything from you. Just don’t drag my

worry on his face was completely unhidden, and it was obvious that it was for no other reason than the fact that he had not expected to bump into Melanie. He thought Melanie

withdrew her gaze and said emotionlessly, “Your so–called important matters involve being with Peyton? Well, rest assured, I’m not in the mood, and neither do I

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you two.”

harsh, and Howard’s expression darkened. “Do you know her?”

“No, I don’t.”

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mood for the day vanished instantly when she saw Howard and Peyton. She went straight back to her room to rest. The moment she