Chapter 369
When Yvonne arrived, the pain in Melanie’s shoulder had eased a little. Although it still hurt, she could at least move a little on her own.
“How did you end up like this?” Yvonne asked. She was not aware of anything happening to Melanie in the past two days.
Luckily, she did not press Melanie for details and instead helped her get changed. When Melanie explained what had happened, Yvonne’s eyes widened. “Is your mother out of her mind? How can a normal person do such a thing?”
What Dylan had done was far from normal in the eyes of any reasonable person. Melanie lowered her head and said nothing.
Yvonne was about to say more when the phone on the coffee table suddenly rang. Yvonne handed the phone to Melanie. It was a message from the Jepton Police Station.
“Miss Smith, could you please come over now?”
Due to the severity of George’s injuries and the family dispute, the situation at the police station was delicate.
Melanie went to the police station with Yvonne accompanying her. “I need to know what your mother is thinking,” Yvonne muttered.
The police station was near Paramount Hospital, not too far away. Just when Yvonne was about to park the car, a Maserati pulled up behind her smoothly.
Yvonne was startled and started cussing up a storm. Melanie, however, immediately recognized the car as Eugene’s. As expected, the car door opened a moment later to reveal an expressionless Eugene as he got out.
Melanie remained seated in the car. She planned to wait until Eugene left before getting out. However, suddenly, there was a knock on the car window.
Eugene’s demeanor was icy as he looked straight at Melanie. Although the window was tinted, Melanie felt a strange sensation come over her. It was as if Eugene could see exactly where she
was.
“Why are you hesitating? Do I need to roll out the red carpet for you to get out?” Eugene’s voice sounded through the glass, his voice heavy.
Melanie pursed her lips and slowly opened the car door. Eugene had probably come because of the events from last night. By the time she got out of the car, he was already some distance
away.
Although Yvonne had shared a meal with Eugene, she still felt a bit reserved around him. She could not leave Melanie alone, however, so she reluctantly followed behind them.
Melanie was cautious due to her injury and did not make any huge movements. It was because of this that they took three minutes just to cover a short distance. When they reached Eugene’s side, Melanie heard him sneer, “How precious.”
Yvonne held herself back for a moment but could not resist saying, “Don’t you know she’s injured? Besides, your legs are attached to your own body. No one is stopping you from
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walking ahead.”
Eugene paused and then glanced at Melanie coldly. “Do you not know the purpose of my visit? One minute at LeapCo is worth millions. You sure are audacious.”
Melanie knew deep down that this matter had little to do with Eugene. He had even helped her in a way. She lowered her head and replied calmly, “I apologize for taking up your time.”
They entered the police station. Dylan was already there, and she was wiping away the tears from her red eyes. Beside her was Peachie, thin and frail. Upon hearing footsteps, Dylan lifted her head. After giving Melanie a glance, she quickly shifted her gaze to Eugene.
She seemed somewhat distracted, lost in her thoughts.
Now that everyone was present, the police began their mediation. However, before they could speak, Melanie interrupted, “I’m sorry, but I think I should clarify my position.”
