She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1369:

“Just a talk.” Melvin’s voice was steady, his expression giving nothing away. The cup in Jessica’s hand trembled just a bit as a flicker of regret crossed her mind.

Maybe she had acted too quickly.

Still, he hadn’t stopped her; she couldn’t resist.

After steadying herself with a slow breath, she faced him. “Of course.”

“You realize I didn’t mean to turn my head at that exact moment, right?” A sharp glint returned to his gaze as Melvin studied her face, searching for her reaction.

Jessica’s breath caught, her lips forming a thin line as a spark of nervousness flickered in her gaze.

Melvin picked up on her quiet pause and gently asked, “Am I right?”

Her cheeks flushed, but she tossed back with a playful huff, trying to mask the butterflies in her stomach. “So what if it is? You still turned around and stole my first kiss. Doesn’t matter if it was an accident—the outcome’s the same.”

Melvin’s eyes locked on hers, steady and unreadable.

tightened around the glass, betraying her calm façade. This was overwhelming for her. When had his presence started to feel so… intense? She was losing

said softly, his voice calm as

blinked, caught off guard

glass from her hand.

mind was still spinning, not

you wanted

“Oh, yes, thanks.”

filled the glass with water

afterthought, he added, “I’m staying home with you for the next two weeks. If you need to go anywhere, I’ll drive

tilted her head, puzzled. “What does

the

“I’ve cleared my schedule. You’re in charge for

going to

“Nope.”

serious?” Jessica felt like she was

nod, his