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.

was overwhelming for her. When had his presence started to feel so… intense? She was

voice

guard by

taking the glass from her

mind was still

you wanted water,

“Oh, yes, thanks.”

glass with water and handed it

he added, “I’m staying home with you for the next two weeks. If

head, puzzled.

hosts the

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

going

“Nope.”

serious?” Jessica felt like

small nod, his face