The Unfaithful Mr. Scott (Melanie and Eugene) novel Chapter 761

Chapter 761 

Cedric’s calls came in one after another, but Eugene did not answer. 

This dinner felt somewhat dull to Melanie. 

Putting down her fork, she asked Eugene coldly, “Can you leave now?” 

Eugene paused, and his phone beside him continued to flash even though it was on silent mode. Calls and messages kept coming one after another. 

“You’re disturbing me,” Melanie said. 

The TV show reached its climax, bringing with it excitement and applause. It matched the sudden ringing of bells outside. 

Eugene froze as he looked at Melanie. His eyes were squinted. After a while, he asked her, “Do you think I’m disturbing you?” 

“Isn’t it obvious?” Melanie put down her fork expressionlessly. 

“You said you came for work, so I relented. Today is Christmas Eve, and out of courtesy and tradition, I didn’t wish to argue with you. But you’ve disrupted my dinner, so I hope you can leave.” 

Melanie emphasized each word, her attitude firm and resolute. 

Eugene’s and Melanie’s locked eyes for a moment. Melanie’s gaze fell on Eugene’s phone, which lit up again. She further steeled her attitude. 

Emotions were churning in Eugene’s deep–set eyes, and the chill emanating from him increased compared to when he entered the house. 

Only when another message popped in did Eugene stand up. 

Taking his phone, he looked deeply at Melanie. She sat upright, expressionless. 

The old house had poor sound insulation, and the door lock needed to be more secure. The sound of Eugene slamming the door was loud. 

The old door swayed for a moment, responding to the echoing sound from the slam. 

Melanie sat at the dining table, lowered her head for a moment, and then slowly resumed eating with 

her fork. 

Snowflakes swayed gently in the wind outside the window. Eugene stopped and looked at his phone screen for a while, a hint of annoyance flickering in his eyes. 

He answered the call, and the person on the other end seemed surprised that he picked up. After a 

do you 

still brief pause, a stern voice echoed. “Can’t you even stay home on Christmas? Eugene, respect me as your father?” 

Cedric’s angry voice came through the speaker. Eugene’s expression turned gloomier. He stood in the 

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shadows and glanced at the brightly lit window, saying, “Oh, I thought it was a business party you organized.” 

“You!” Cedric raised his voice instantly as if wanting to reprimand Eugene. However, upon realizing something, he quickly lowered his voice,