She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1371:

Seeing him give in so easily, she couldn’t help but smile. She wanted to reach out and mess up his hair—he was just too adorable.

“From now on, go to work like usual,” she said gently. “If I run into trouble, I’ll call you. Promise.”

Melvin gave a soft hum, agreeing but thinking it over. Still, he made some quiet changes to his plans.

Later, Jessica slipped back to her room and dialed Gerard. “What did you tell Melvin about that blind date mess?” she asked, her tone light but pointed.

She had only vented to Gerard as a friend, not expecting him to spill the beans. She had kept it from Melvin, knowing how seriously he took things despite his calm exterior. And she had been right.

“I told him to help you out,” Gerard said, adjusting his glasses with a serious look. “Melvin’s clueless about feelings. Without a nudge, you’d be chasing him forever.”

“Don’t do that again,” Jessica warned, her voice firm but kind.

Gerard said

with your wife. I won’t

out before

her

You’ve got to step it up,” Gerard said,

into a small smile. “There’s no

confused. Wasn’t she back for

light with mischief. “I’m living at his place. And I

Gerard’s jaw dropped. Afraid he’d misheard,

to send a photo?” Jessica teased,

magic begins

believed her completely. He pressed his lips together, still processing.

a few days. They had just reconnected

Melvin had moved in together after just a few days? That