Chapter 827

Melanie was surprised at first, having just seen the fireworks outside. She quickly composed herself and smiled, saying, “Yes, Happy New Year.”

Xander withdrew his hand and showed Melanie the dirt on his fingers. “You might have accidentally brushed against it just now.”

“It’s okay,” Melanie said, not minding it. She also noticed she did not mind Xander’s intimate touch. Perhaps Yvonne’s constant nagging about finding a man was starting to have an effect. Melanie. suddenly felt her heart speed up.

Xander’s immediate and unwavering protection of her in such a situation undoubtedly stirred something in Melanie’s heart. It was true what they said about the effectiveness of a bit of adrenaline during the first date.

She picked up the ointment the doctor delivered, wanting to apply it to Xander’s wounds. However, Xander noticed Eugene standing at the door.

“Mr. Scott?” Xander’s brows were slightly furrowed.

Eugene entered the ward expressionlessly. He gave off an imposing.aura with his hand in his pocket. Although Xander’s injuries were not Eugene’s doing, he was guilty by association because the perpetrators were associated with him.

continued to apply the ointment to Xander’s wounds, her movements delicate and gentle. Xander glanced at her and then looked up at Eugene. “Mr. Scott,

nodded. His gaze swept over Melanie before he said,

compensation for nutritional expenses. He’ll also take care of all your expenses here. Is that acceptable to

words were aimed at resolving the issue. However, Melanie felt uncomfortable listening to them. She stopped applying the ointment and looked

Xander till he’s in this state, and they haven’t

to have the same attitude–they all thought money could solve all problems. Melanie was displeased, and her gaze on Eugene turned even

glanced at her with dark eyes and said calmly,

caused such a big trouble and

you insist on an apology, I’ll inform him again,” Eugene replied evenly, but it was

She did not

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Melanie? They scared her pretty badly at

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