particularly gentle,
“You also seem to be keeping well,” Melanie returned,
Carla smiled but said nothing. Her gaze inadvertently swept over Melanie’s belly and she casually asked, “Are you still experiencing, discomfort recently?”
Melanie paused for a bit before replying, “It’s okay.”
“If the father of the child knew how hard it is for you during this pregnancy, he would probably feel very distressed,” Carla sighed. Melanie could not discern her intention for saying that.
Finding an excuse, Melanie quickly left with the signed contract.
Melanie was not too eager to say too much to Carla. While she thought Carla was gentle, she was still a person with depth and was unpredictable.
When Melanie came back from the company, Xander was still there with a book in his hands, making annotations while reading.
Upon closer inspection, Melanie realized it was the professional theory book she had left on the table. On the pages were her notes and questions, she initially intended to ask Xander about them when he had time. However, Zander was now looking through the book and meticulously writing answers next to each of her annotations.
His writing was clear and free, just like him. The elegant script complemented Melanie’s own delicate one, creating an aesthetically pleasing sight.
After jotting down the last word, Xander looked up at Melanie. “You’re back.” With his head raised, there seemed to be a glint of light in his dark pupils.
Xander closed the book and explained, “I just saw the markings in your book and wrote down some of my interpretations. I’ll be busy these days so I’m afraid I won’t have time to explain it to you.”
He handed the book to her and Melanie whispered, “Thank you.”
“You’re the only one going to Oskon this time. Is that okay?” %ander asked.
particularly gentle.
“You also seem to be keeping well,” Melanie returned.
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Carla smiled but said nothing. Her gaze inadvertently swept over Melanie’s belly and she casually asked, “Are you still experiencing discomfort recently?”
Melanie paused for a bit before replying. “It’s okay.”
“If the father of the child knew how hard it is for you during this pregnancy, he would probably feel very distressed,” Carla sighed. Melanie could not discern her intention for saying that.
Finding an excuse, Melanie quickly left with the signed contract.
Melanie was not too eager to say too much to Carla. While she thought Carla was gentle, she was still a person with depth and was unpredictable.
When Melanie came back from the company, Xander was still there with a book in his hands, making annotations while reading.
Upon closer inspection, Melanie realized it was the professional theory book she had left on the table. On the pages were her notes and questions, she initially intended to ask Xander about them when he had time. However, Xander was now looking through the book and meticulously writing answers next to each of her annotations.
His writing was clear and free, just like him. The elegant script complemented Melanie’s own delicate one, creating an aesthetically pleasing sight.
After jotting down the last word, Xander looked up at Melanie. “You’re back.” With his head raised, there seemed to be a glint of light in his dark pupils.
Xander closed the book and explained, “I just saw the markings in your book and wrote down some of my interpretations. I’ll be busy these days so I’m afraid I won’t have time to explain it to you.”
He handed the book to her and Melanie whispered, “Thank you.”
“You’re the only one going to Oskon this time. Is that okay?” Xander asked.
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Melanie held the book to her and replied, “I will do my best.”
Xander smiled and raised his hand to tidy up the wisps of Melanie’s hair that had been tousled by the wind. “No need to be nervous, you’re already excellent,” he said calmly.
The citrusy scent on Xander’s body rushed toward Melanie when he lifted his hand. It was reminiscent of the fragrance of the candy he gave her. Melanie blinked as she became hesitant.
She had to turn her head to avoid breathing in the scent of Xander’s body. However, she had just consumed a lemon–flavored candy in the car while she was on the way back, so the taste lingered in her mouth. Melanie could not help her throat bobbing as she gulped.
The summit in Oskon was scheduled for next week, and Melanie needed to go early to prepare materials. So, she made a flight reservation for Sunday afternoon.
Yvonne accompanied her to the airport, muttering all the way, “Xander said you’ll be away for at least a week. What am I going to do? I was planning to have you accompany me somewhere on Wednesday.”
“Where to?”
“On a blind date,” Yvonne sighed. “I can’t take it anymore. My dad contacted me and told me about another blind date. Guess who it is? It’s Simon. I really can’t stand it. Does he think any man will do?”
Yvonne spent almost the entire journey complaining about Simon, showing genuine annoyance. Melanie thought of Carlisle and Hugh, but she did not ask her about them. Yvonne dropped Melanie off at the airport and she entered with her luggage.
Just as she walked past the gates, she ran into someone familiar. Lee was
carrying a briefcase and looked to be off on a business trip. He also noticed her. Melanie was about to nod in greeting when she suddenly saw Eugene next to him and immediately averted her gaze.
Unexpectedly, it was Lee who spoke up. “Melanie, what a coincidence.” Now she had to greet him. Melanie nodded indifferently. “There is only one airport in Jepton,” she said perfunctorily and without warmth. She did not even spare Eugene a glance. She just pulled her suitcase with her and left. She had nothing to say to Eugene.
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Xander had booked her ticket, saying it was the studio’s tradition to cover all the expenses. She did not expect Xander to book a first–class ticket. What was even more unexpected was that there were only five people in total in the cabin. Three of them were a family several seats away from Melanie while the person sitting across the aisle from her was Eugene.
It did not come as much of a surprise to Melanie when she saw Eugene. He was accustomed to a life of luxury and never compromised on comfort. When Melanie used to book flights for him, he always insisted on flying first class.
However, what caught her somewhat off guard was that they happened to be on the same flight. Melanie remained calm, but with a faint trace of displeasure crossing her face.
“Feeling uncomfortable?” she heard the nonchalant voice from above her.
Melanie looked up to meet Eugene’s indifferent gaze. “Where is the father of your child? Why isn’t he accompanying you?” he asked, his tone carrying a hint of mockery.
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