Chapter 416
Melanie put on some makeup, barely concealing her awkward complexion. She then left the house.
When she went over, those three were having breakfast. Melanie’s gaze stopped on Viola, and she did not even hide the sharpness in her eyes. Frowning, Viola looked up, “Melanie, why are you staring at me?”
There was no change in Melanie’s expression. Her gaze was faint, seemingly indifferent as she said, “When I went to see Peachie last night, she mentioned that you used to visit her often.”
Viola was momentarily stunned but then a smile graced her lips. “She’s quite cute.”
Melanie nodded slightly. “She also said she really likes you. She thinks you’re gentle and said that you always bring her snacks.”
There was a brief pause before she continued, probing slightly, “I didn’t expect you to have such a good relationship with them.” Gaze still on Viola’s face as she said that, she caught the fleeting panic on her face. Melanie’s eyes darkened.
Viola leaned against Eugene’s side, biting her lip. Looking up, she had a frown on her face. She acted as if she did not quite understand Melanie’s meaning.
“Melanie, do you not like me interacting with your family?” she asked with pursed lips. “I just found them a little pitiful. Peachie is so young, yet she’s gone through so much. There’s no reliable person around to take care of her, so I just paid a bit more attention to her.”
Melanie did not move and continued to stare at her. Viola was clearly insinuating that Melanie had not fulfilled her responsibilities. Otherwise, why would there be a need for an outsider to take care of Peachie and Dylan?
However, Melanie just nodded. “You do care about them. Those who don’t know might even think you’re Dylan’s daughter. I admit I fall short in this aspect.”
Viola blinked, her long eyelashes fluttering with a hint of panic in her eyes. She looked like an innocent and harmless fawn. When contrasted with Melanie’s cold demeanor, she looked even more innocent.
Looking at Melanie, she forced a smile. “Melanie, don’t say such harsh words. If it bothers you, I won’t visit Peachie in the future. I just always wanted a little sister, so seeing Peachie like that made me feel a bit sorry for her.”
Viola sighed and shook her head. “But Melanie, even if you’re busy and resentful, Peachie is innocent. She’s so young. What could she possibly understand?”
The corner of Melanie’s eyebrows twitched as she looked at Viola with a somewhat amused expression. She had not even said anything and Viola was already letting words fall out of her mouth.
She was accusing Melanie of being heartless and cruel to the little girl. It was quite impressive.
No wonder she could deceive that pair of fools, Dylan and George.
Melanie’s hand that was hidden in her sleeve tightened slightly as her heart grew colder. She lowered her gaze for a moment before lifting it again. However, instead of looking at Viola as
intended, her eyes suddenly met a pair of calm black eyes.
Eugene’s fingers were curled on the table, tapping it lightly. He raised an imperceptible eyebrow and said calmly, “I’m tired of this constant beating about the bush. Why not just speak plainly?”
He coldly lifted his eyelashes, sweeping his gaze over Melanie. With a nonchalant air, he revealed a hint of dominance. “It’s better to make things clear.”
Melanie lowered her eyes and looked at him. Her fingertips moved slightly. “I was just asking since Peachie mentioned that Viola had visited them a few times when I went to see her last night.”
Viola remained silent, keeping her head down. From her face that was turned away, Melanie could see that her eyes had gone red. She looked as though she had suffered some injustice.
Eugene’s expression remained unchanged. He stayed silent for a moment before saying steadily, “You know it yourself if it was just a question or if you have ulterior motives.”
Melanie’s breath was caught. She looked at Eugene, their eyes meeting.
Eugene’s brows were furrowed with indiscernible emotions. He tapped the tabletop again. ” Don’t speculate things without reason. It makes you look ridiculous.”
