The Unfaithful Mr. Scott

Dylan paused, then lifted her head. She looked at Melanie with teary eyes and said, “Mel, how can you be so heartless?”

Melanie had been about to extend her hand, but she abruptly pulled back. She looked at Dylan, numbly asking, “You say I’m heartless?”

“Aren't you? George is a jerk, but he still gets 2,000 in unemployment benefits every month. That’s our family’s living expenses! How can you be so selfish?”

Dylan’s cries echoed in Melanie’s ears, making her bones ache. 2,000 dollars, yet she was the heartless and selfish one.

Melanie closed her eyes, feeling a strange mixture of emotions. Her thoughts drifted far away, and she became completely unaware of her surroundings until someone grabbed her arm, bringing her back to reality.

She looked up and met Eugene’s dark eyes.

“Your things.” Eugene handed over a medicine bottle, the same one Melanie had used to throw at George earlier. She took the things. The corners of her lips tugged tiredly into a small smile, but she could not utter a

word.

Eugene watched her, his expression darkening slightly. After a moment, he said, “You’ve managed to make a mess of yourself, Melanie. Quite a skill you have.”

Hearing the sarcasm in his words, Melanie had no energy left to pretend.

Watching from the side, Theodore could not help but shake his head and interject, “Eugene, can’t you treat your employees better? If you’re concerned, just show concern. There’s no need to speak so harshly.” 1Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

Before Eugene could react, Theodore turned to Melanie and said, “Let's have lunch together. It’s not safe for you to go back alone like this. Taking a break would be better.”

Melanie had intended to refuse him, but Theodore continued, “Eugene is your boss. If something happens to you while you're alone, he won't be able to have an explanation ready.”

Eugene remained silent, seemingly consenting. As Melanie left with Theodore, she glanced back at Dylan. Dylan was still sitting there with the same posture.

She followed Theodore and Eugene out of the hospital, and they found a nearby restaurant. Theodore said, “You should call your secretary to join us. She must be bored alone in the hotel.”

Melanie tensed before looking up at Eugene.

Expression unchanging, Eugene replied, “The hotel is too far from here.” Theodore shrugged. “Far? It’s just a ten—minute taxi ride. | bet our food wouldn't even be served yes Their food was just being served when Viola arrived. Since Melanie had her back to the door, she did not notice her at first.

Viola looked at Eugene with a strange gaze. “Why are you suddenly eating here? Didn’t you say you would go back as soon as your matter was done?”

The moment she said that, she saw Melanie sitting silently across from her.

Theodore said, “You made it here just in time. Now, you can keep Miss Smith company. The two of us big shots will leave you two alone.”

Viola’s expression was a little awkward. She looked at Eugene, who showed no emotion on his face. before turning to Melanie and greeting her softly, “Melanie, weren't you in Prime City?”