The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 16

Melanie lowered her eyelashes. “I will.”

Viola pulled Eugene back to play the game. Eugene followed her and did not glance at Melanie. After leaving the bar, Melanie turned around and thanked Stephen. “Thank you for just now.

Stephen said warmly, “You’re welcome. I’ll take you home.”

“No need…” Before Melanie could finish her sentence, Stephen interrupted her and pointed to the sky. “It’s going to rain heavily tonight. It’s not safe for you to go home alone.”

Stephen was insistent, so Melanie could not refuse and followed Stephen.

Stephen had a sense of propriety. After sending Melanie home, he left without asking any questions.

Melanie was still wearing his coat, which Stephen lent to her when she accidentally made her shirt dirty while towing her car earlier.

She thought about returning it after washing it.

The light drizzle turned into a heavy rain at midnight.

not like thunder, so she closed all the doors

a.m., Melanie heard the sound of her digital door

was not asleep yet. Her heart sank, and she walked into the living

was sitting on the sofa, pouring

because he was just outside. Melanie paused. “Why

down the cup and stood up. He started

He

of his clothes at Melanie’s house in the past. Melanie did not throw them away

time she took out his clothes, Eugene had already gone into the bathroom. The sound of the shower

a jacket and waited for him in

the bathroom door and said, “Bring

down her phone and

bothering to cover up.

calm. “It’s better if

you doing this for?” Eugene put on his pants and threw the

forced himself onto her. He said

frowned and

Eugene’s bloodshot eyes. His