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.

she closed all

2:00 a.m., Melanie heard the sound of her

asleep yet. Her heart sank,

sitting on the sofa,

about him because he was just outside. Melanie

did not answer. He put down the cup and stood up. He started

pants. He said softly, “Bring me some clothes. I

house in the past. Melanie did not throw them

took out his clothes, Eugene had already gone into the bathroom. The sound of the shower seemed to drown

and waited

knocked on the bathroom door and said, “Bring

down her phone

front of her without bothering to cover up. Melanie subconsciously

remained calm. “It’s better if we keep

are you doing this for?” Eugene put

onto her. He said

frowned and looked at

was when she noticed Eugene’s bloodshot eyes. His usually indifferent eyes were also a