The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 857

Melanie’s birthday party was lively, and it was already late when she returned home at night. Meredith, the little girl, was already asleep from playing so much.

“Let me carry her,” Xander whispered. The smell of barbecue was strong, and Xander did not like such greasy food, so he did not eat much. He remained clean and fresh without a trace of smoke on

him.

Meredith had grown a bit, naturally becoming heavier. It was indeed hard for Melanie to carry her throughout. She thanked Xander and handed over Meredith to him.

Xander remarked, “She’s gained so much weight in just three months?”

“You said it yourself that it’s been three months,” Yvonne said, returning and joining them.

“In three months, flowers could have withered by now. You just came back. Not to mention Merry gaining weight, Melanie could’ve even conceived a sibling for her during this time.”

Yvonne had been drinking and was not paying much attention to her words. Melanie felt awkward for a moment, but Xander just chuckled.

Melanie glanced at him. “What are you laughing at?”

a good thing the flowers haven’t

at Xander, wanting to say something but

Yvonne and the others had to return to Nava. They had work to wrap up

Xander said he would wait a few more days

Jepton? You mentioned before that there were important matters you

some other things, but the most important

did not continue,

silence, Xander could not help but laugh. The next moment, he looked helpless.

your family?” Melanie asked earnestly, without

a moment of silence, he sighed. “Apart from

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you make me seem so

thought she would at least ask another question. However, as Xander kept thinking, he ended up

met Melanie, be should have known she was the most