Serendipity's Secret (Melanie) novel Chapter 81

Chapter 81 

Melanto admired how Gerald carried himself, thinking that being a diplomat was truly not something just anyone could do. She had seen such spokespeople from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on TV before. 

They weren’t just knowledgeable and charismatic, but they were also quick on their foot, able to easily tackle any tricky questions. 

Meeting such a person in real life made her realize that these individuals possessed even more charisma than they did on TV. They showed a unique quality that was hard to put into words. 

Melanie thanked him with a smile before tugging at Edward’s sleeve. 

“Let’s go. I’m exhausted.” 

Edward was still discontented with yesterday’s events but wasn’t petty enough to hold a grudge. 

Since Melanie, who was pregnant, made him lunch in this heat, he would only seem unreasonable if he continued to put on airs like this. “Sure.” 

Edward carried the lunchbox while leading Melanie toward his government housing unit. 

His unit was on the second floor. Housing assignments in the workplace usually had their rules. Those in higher positions had units on the first or second floors, while others were assigned higher floors 

Melanie climbed the stairs without much trouble. After Edward opened the door, she walked right in. 

It was a typical two–bedroom apartment. While the place was not as lovely as those in later times, it was still quite nice by that day’s standards. The Interior featured yellow wood furniture, giving it a distinctly retro feel. 

Edward placed the lunchbox on the coffee table, motioned for Melanie to sit down, and then got up to pour her some water. 

“Have you eaten yet?” 

Melanie nodded. “I’ve already eaten at home. If there’s nothing else you need, I’ll leave now.” 

She felt slightly awkward, so she didn’t intend to stay any longer: Given Edward’s cleverness, she figured that he should be aware that she only came that day to make amends. 

The thought of this made her feel somewhat shy and embarrassed. 

“No need to rush. You can rest for a bit. After I’m done eating, I’ll drive you to where you need to go.” 

Having taken the bus for the long journey, Melanie had a sheen of sweat on her forehead. Edward was also concerned about her well–being- 

Since he had said so, she didn’t hurry to leave. She sat on the couch, instinctively surveying the surroundings. 

The place appeared quite simple. There wasn’t much else other than a few paintings on the walls. 

Reaching out to touch the coffee table, she didn’t find even a speck of dust, which showed that Edward was a man who cared about cleanliness Even though he only occasionally stayed in the unit, it was still very well–organized. 

suggested ir 

“You can look around if you want.” Noticing Melanie looking around, Edward immediately su Since she also didn’t want to sit there awkwardly, she nodded and stood up to enter the bedroom. The place wasn’t being shared at the moment All the space inside was usable, and both bedrooms w The bed had a coarse cloth sheet, and the quilt was folded neatly w when she saw this. 

were very spacious. 

with no wrinkles like smooth building blocks. Melanie couldn’t help but click her tongue 

Edward was a bit of a clean freak, but fortunately, she wasn’t messy, or they definitely wouldn’t be compatibla 

Right then, Edward opened the lunchbox. When he saw the three dishes inside, something subtly flickered in his eyes. 

He picked up a spoonful of the food and promptly put it in his mouth. Although the food didn’t taste as good as when it was freshly cooked, he could still tell that her cooking skills were on point. 

Melanie was very smart, perhaps even too bright. A clever woman who could be both flexible and strong was a powerful combination. This was Edward realized that Melanie had a promising future ahead of her. 

A wise man once said that men and women were equal and that women could do it all. It was clear that this state 

statement held a lot of truth 

By the time Melante emerged from the bedroom, Edward was nearly done with his meal. He ate at a relaxed pace but not too slowly. It gave the Impression that he was savoring every bite quietly, which reflected his refined manners.