Chapter 172
Joshua found himself in a dilemma as he shifted his gaze from Melanie to Simon. After pondering for a while, he finally came up with an excuse and said to Melanie, “Since you don’t feel like eating, how about I take you inside to see some paintings? I’ve mentioned them before. I think you’ll like them.”
Although Melanie was still somewhat uncomfortable, considering it was Joshua’s birthday, she
nodded slightly and went inside with him.
As they passed by Eugene, Melanie could feel his icy gazè scanning her. However, she did not spare a single glance at him.
The paintings in Joshua’s house were all the work of a contemporary artist. Melanie had seen
information about this artist from Xander before.
Joshua rubbed his hands awkwardly. “Melanie, Simon is just like that. Don’t take it to heart.”
Melanie did not respond. She knew Simon better than anyone else.
Joshua realized he should not apologize on Simon’s behalf. Hesitating, he was just about to attempt to change the topic when he heard his phone ring. He checked his phone and noticed that it was a call from his company.
Glancing at Melanie, he hesitated before saying, “I’ve some business to attend to. I’ll take the call
outside.”
Melanie nodded, engrossing herself in the paintings.
Worried that Melanie might be bored, Joshua said, “Stephen went out for a bit. I’ll ask him to come and keep you company.”
With that, he scurried away.
Melanie did not mind it. She had no intention of going out and running into Simon again. Instead, she
focused on admiring one of the paintings.
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