Chapter 827

Melanie was surprised at first, having just seen the fireworks outside. She quickly composed herself and smiled, saying, “Yes, Happy New Year.”

Xander withdrew his hand and showed Melanie the dirt on his fingers. “You might have accidentally brushed against it just now.”

“It’s okay,” Melanie said, not minding it. She also noticed she did not mind Xander’s intimate touch.

Perhaps Yvonne’s constant nagging about finding a man was starting to have an effect. Melanie.

suddenly felt her heart speed up.

Xander’s immediate and unwavering protection of her in such a situation undoubtedly stirred something in Melanie’s heart. It was true what they said about the effectiveness of a bit of adrenaline during the first date.

She picked up the ointment the doctor delivered, wanting to apply it to Xander’s wounds. However, Xander noticed Eugene standing at the door.

“Mr. Scott?” Xander’s brows were slightly furrowed.

Eugene entered the ward expressionlessly. He gave off an imposing.aura with his hand in his pocket.

Although Xander’s injuries were not Eugene’s doing, he was guilty by association because the perpetrators were associated with him.

Melanie continued to apply the ointment to Xander’s wounds, her movements delicate and gentle.

Xander glanced at her and then looked up at Eugene. “Mr. Scott, is there something you need at this late hour?”

Eugene nodded. His gaze swept over Melanie before he said, “Timothy will cover your medical expenses. You’ll also receive additional compensation for nutritional expenses. He’ll also take care of all your expenses here. Is that acceptable to you?”

His words were aimed at resolving the issue. However, Melanie felt uncomfortable listening to them.

She stopped applying the ointment and looked up, asking coldly, “And what about an apology?

“They injured Xander till he’s in this state, and they haven’t even offered a simple apology?”

All these scions seemed to have the same attitude–they all thought money could solve all problems.

Melanie was displeased, and her gaze on Eugene turned even colder.

Eugene glanced at her with dark eyes and said calmly, “He has already left.”

Melanie was in disbelief. “He caused such a big trouble and sent you to apologize while he took his leave?”

“He comes from a real estate background, and I’ve conveyed his attitude as well. If you insist on an apology, I’ll inform him again,” Eugene replied evenly, but it was also a reminder to Melanie.

Melanie’s expression was blank. She did not want to talk anymore.

Xander spoke up, “What about Melanie? They scared her pretty badly at the beginning.”

Eugene looked at Melanie. She kept her head down while applying ointment to Xander, her movements gentle and slow. It was as if she were cradling a precious treasure.

Melanie could feel Eugene’s gaze on her, but she did not want to look up. Another set of fireworks exploded outside the window. Melanie took a deep breath and said, “You should go now. It’s already late, and I don’t want Xander’s rest to be disturbed.”

Her gaze flickered imperceptibly, a coldness slowly emerging from the depths of her eyes.

Eugene sneered coldly and turned to leave. Melanie followed him and closed the door behind him. She turned back to see Xander staring at her. “You need rest because of your injury. They’ll knock when they come again.”

Eugene chuckled at Melanie’s haste in closing the door. It was as if she were afraid he would come back. However, his expression suddenly returned to its usual coldness.

Simon was waiting outside. When he saw Eugene coming out, he said, “I said I’d go in, but as soon as I turned around, you were already inside.”