The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 856

Melanie looked toward Xander, who was standing at the back of the crowd, and smiled. “Thank you.”

Xander’s eyes sparkled with a smile as he said, “It was a shame that I couldn’t stay longer before, but fortunately, your birthday came around.”

Melanie froze momentarily and then looked at Yvonne, who immediately said, “It wasn’t me!”

Laughter erupted, with Meredith’s giggles particularly obvious. She probably sensed something and continuously clapped and called for her mother.

The festivities continued until eight in the evening. They decided to go out for a barbecue. Melanie walked at the back, with Xander by her side,

She watched the scene of Reny and Yvonne playing with Meredith ahead, unable to hold back her smile. After laughing, she looked at Xander again. “This is the happiest birthday I’ve ever had.”

Xander said, “Don’t say ‘ever‘. You’ll be happy in the future too.”

“I’m taking your word for it.”

When they were at the neighborhood entrance, Yvonne and the others walked ahead, laughing and chatting Only Melanie and Xander were left behind.

Xander say, “I think I forgot to

“Happy birthday, Mel.”

deep, and he intentionally softened it, making it

before

speaking, Xander

opened the box to find a bracelet inside. It sparkled under the streetlamp.

her reaction and cleared his throat, asking,

saying, “It’s so

different.”

“I’m glad you like

her wrist and put

shimmering bracelet looked even more beautiful on her delicate wrist.

but he could not tell Melanie the story behind

bracelet for a woman with his hands and she

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