Chapter 19

Melanie was so direct that Stephen was at a loss for words.

“It doesn’t matter if you don’t want to.” Melanie lowered her eyes and felt like she had made a mistake. “I was just asking casually. Don’t take it seriously.”

Stephen was silent for a moment before he said, “I’m sorry, Mel. Can I ask why?”

“It’s nothing.” Melanie said, “I’ve been single for too long, so I think I should start dating.”

She did not mention Eugene, and Stephen did not ask. After dinner, Stephen sent her back. home.

As a result, she bumped into Eugene at the entrance of the neighborhood.

Eugene’s black Bentley was parked next to Stephen’s car. Eugene glanced at Melanie, who had just gotten out of the car, before he looked at Stephen.

Stephen greeted Eugene. “Good evening.”

Eugene hummed and said meaningfully, “Ms. Smith, it seems like you’re not just capable of doing business.”

Melanie could hear the sarcasm, but she did not understand why Eugene was mocking her.

he was afraid that Viola would feel insecure, so he hinted that Melanie should find herself a

he mocking her

to Stephen to say goodbye. “Sorry to trouble you. I’ll wash your coat before returning

smiled and shook his head. “It’s fine. It’s just an old

knew that Stephen was just saying this to

by asking Stephen

sent her home was due

period, so she was in so much pain that she broke

a pale face, she went out to the living room to get some painkillers. Then

she woke up the next morning, her body was sore. Her hands and feet were also

phone kept vibrating due to

when she joined this group chat with Eugene’s circle of friends. They were all talking about

she was not feeling. well, so she

soup for herself. It was warm and

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felt much better.

a bowl of

door to see Eugene

slowly frowned and

I just have

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