She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1362:

Relief washed over Jessica and she gave a small nod. Deep down, she understood he was doing this to help her, not because he cared for her romantically. That was fine by her. If they were faking now, maybe making it real one day wouldn’t be impossible.

Testing the waters, Jessica said, “Next month, I want you to come home with me to meet my parents. They’ve been worried since I moved out. If you come along, maybe it’ll give them some peace of mind.”

“Of course,” Melvin agreed without hesitation.

Jessica picked up her fork again and dove into her food, her mood lighter than it had been in a long time. If she had known Melvin would be this easygoing, she would have dragged him into this sooner, instead of waiting all that time abroad.

“Actually, there’s something else…” Melvin interrupted her thoughts.

With her cheeks full, Jessica glanced up at him, her eyes shining.

Melvin gave her a gentle warning. “Just so you know, Anita International has a strict rule. Office romances are forbidden. If you want to keep our fake relationship going, maybe think about transferring to Briggs Group.”

She realized she’d

“It’s been the rule for ages. Ellis Lambert resigned back then just so he could be with my

“Isn’t there any way to get rid

head, not budging.

vanished right there. A job at Briggs Group meant seeing Melvin only after hours, which

up her phone and waved

a quick look but

slipped out onto the balcony alone. After

stories are at

on the other end was soft but

her head, feeling awkward. “Do you mind

“Sure. What’s up?”

romances are

replied, “It used to be that way, but I’m not sure if the rule still stands.