The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 8

Before Melanie gave Viola the items, Eugene woke up.

He said in a deep voice, “Is it solved?”

“Yes. That driver has taken full responsibility and has contacted the insurance company. Melanie walked straight to Eugene and unscrewed the cap of the water bottle she was holding before handing it to him.

Her voice was a little softer than usual at work. “I have also contacted the person in charge of the banquet. I’ll send you home later.”

Melanie was thorough, attentive, and meticulous.

Eugene sat there and drank the water. His Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed.

Melanie and Eugene looked so harmonious and natural that they seemed like the perfect. couple.

Viola watched them silently for a while before she stepped forward.

She lowered her head and blamed herself for what happened. Her voice was laced with some indistinguishable emotions. “Mr. Scott, I’m sorry. If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t be hurt.”

Eugene casually put the water bottle aside and waved to her. “Come here.”

Viola hesitated for a moment before going over and sitting next to him.

Eugene put his injured hand in front of her and said in a gentle tone, “Were you scared?”

Viola did not speak and lowered her head.

gear lifted her head. He coaxed her. “I’m

you afraid of?”

up her cheeks, glared at him angrily, and mumbled,

voice was very soft, but

her eyes and looked at the bottle of water that Eugene chucked

The nurse from the emergency department

the trio and looked at Melanie, handing over the X–ray to

ray

his wrist bone.

to stand up, froze and slowly sat

forced smile, as if

Eugene casually said, “Take it to the doctor.

at Melanie’s

a low voice, “Why

seem to be a better match.” After Viola finished speaking,

Chapter 8

test. She

sneered and answered casually, “Me and Melanie? I

Eugene said something to her, which made

Viola the extra water bottle in her hand, but now her body felt

that she was lifeless and extremely

with Eugene’s hand. He just needed to rest for a few days at most. When Melanie returned with the medicine, Eugene