Chapter 805 “Eugene felt as if those words had crushed his heart. In his deep, dark eyes, emotions surged. His Adam's apple bobbed.
He was initially on his way to a company meeting when he received news that Stella was at the hospital. He rushed over almost immediately, visibly exhausted from several days of continuous work.
Melanie did not look at him. Her gaze shifted toward the window. Although her face showed no expression, her resistance was evident.
Stella's arrival brought an unpleasant atmosphere. Yvonne, unlike Melanie, gritted her teeth and glared at Eugene, driving him out.
Xander and Stephen cooperated with the police interrogation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMelanie stayed in the hospital for two more days before getting discharged. On the day of her discharge, the weather was beautiful. Yvonne brought her a red coat, saying, “Wear this to ward off bad luck.” Melanie had not basked in the sun for a long time. As she walked out of the hospital building, she felt the air was incredibly fresh.
During her admission, her skin had remained sickly pale, but the red coat added a touch of color to her thin and pale face.
Xander went to the parking lot to get the car, asking her to wait there.
Melanie shook her head. “I'll wait for you outside. I've been lying in the hospital for a long time. Walking a little is fine.” Yvonne accompanied her outside. There was a locust tree at the hospital entrance. Its branches were — x] A Maybach was parked not far from the tree.
Eugene stood in front of the car, looking in their direction. His deep-set eyes looked profound. He walked over.
Just as he took two steps, Xander’s car happened to pull out, blocking his line of sight.
Melanie looked up and heard Xander’s voice. “Get in the car.
Melanie withdrew her gaze. During her hospital stay, Xander visited her almost every day. However, he also had to manage his studio, making him exceptionally busy.
Yvonne helped put Melanie's luggage in the car, saying, “Alright, you're finally discharged. Let's go back. May everything go smoothly from now on.” The car drove away, and Yvonne suddenly sighed as she looked out the window. “Why is he here?” Chapter 805 2/2 Eugene's slender figure was clearly visible in the rearview mirror, but his expression couldn't be discerned.
Melanie did not hear what Yvonne said. She lowered her head and looked at her phone.
The investigation into Cedric’s matter was troublesfor the police. People with power and influence were fearless.
However, Melanie did not relent. It was just that Stephen and Yvonne could not help much anymore. They were all part of the scircle with sconnection to the Scott family. They could not offend the Scott family.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmYvonne felt guilty, but Melanie said, “It's alright. The evidence is still being collected, isn't it?” Although Melanie did not have a powerful family background like Yvonne and others, she had been in the circle for a few years and had sconnections.
Otherwise, Stella would not have asked for a private settlement.
A few days after being discharged, Melanie heard Xander talking about the proposal with Oliver through the phone. She proposed to go and handle it herself.
The plane ticket was scheduled for three days later. Melanie planned to take a day off to return to the old house in the North district. She decided to rent out the house. She was going to Oskon City and would not be back for stime.
The rental advertisement was posted yesterday afternoon, and the agency notified her that someone would cto view the house this morning.
The potential tenants were a young couple working as teachers at a nearby tutoring center. After a brief chat, they signed the contracts, and it was already dark by then.
Melanie tidied up the house for a while before preparing to leave. When she stepped out into the dim light of the streetlamps, a car parked in front blocked her way.