She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1368:

“NO, I trust you. I heard what you said.” Jessica tried to focus, but her mind kept drifting back to the warmth of the kiss, which lingered with a gentle sweetness.

Melvin, still caught up on it, insisted, “You’re not convinced.”

“All right, you caught me,” Jessica said, still playing along. She looked at him with a mock accusation. “You sat there so still, but the second I moved in, you turned. That’s just too much of a coincidence. Seems like you were waiting for that.”

No response came from Melvin. He searched for the right words, but nothing came out. Truthfully, the timing had just lined up in the strangest way. “I swear, I didn’t mean to do that,” he managed, pressing his lips together. Nerves made his heart beat faster, and even his ears were burning. “If you’re upset, go ahead and do whatever makes you feel better.”

“That’s not necessary.”

“Then tell me what I should do so you won’t be upset.”

“You can let me kiss you in return.”

“Come again?” Melvin blinked.

first kiss,” Jessica said, feigning annoyance and keeping her tone

himself. His usually

locked. She didn’t look away, and

next breath, she leaned forward and nudged him down onto

allowing her to kiss him without protest. There was no telling whether the kiss lasted only a few seconds or

cheeks were pink, and her

Gone was the usual composure in his eyes. Instead, they flickered with both astonishment and

back to normal, but no matter how

sat up and closed his eyes for a moment. He brought his hand to his brow, as if that simple gesture could steady

nothing to settle

than before. The sight of Melvin still perched on the couch made her pulse